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On Wednesday, September 28, San Diego Mesa College will hold a reception for "In Lak’ech: Tu eres mi otro yo," featuring artworks by Maria de Los Angeles and Ryan Bonilla. The Reception will be held from 4-7 p.m., in the Mesa College Art Gallery (FA-103). "In Lak’ech: Tu eres me otro yo" (You are my other me) invokes a Mayan concept popularized by Chicano playwright Luis Valdez. This affirmation reflects a philosophy of caring and connecting with the human spirit of one another. This idea sets the tone for this two-person exhibit at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Through evocative paintings, wearable dress sculptures and drawings, artist Maria de Los Angeles – a former Dreamer and community college student, who is now a Professor at Yale University - connects with America’s multiple selves: those of the immigrant, the refugee, the undocumented, the indigenous. She questions and breaks down racist stereotypes and tackles otherness and the concept of belonging. Sharing the space, Ryan Bonilla’s monotype prints and Polaroid installation titled “We are Misfits” are a celebration of alternative culture. Exhibition runs through October 13. Visit: https://www.sdmesa.edu/campus-life/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/index.shtml

Louise Vincent has used drugs since she was 13. Research shows millions of Americans like her aren't ready or able to stop. Vincent believes it's time people accept that.

Just in time for the holidays, viral sensation and celebrated dog grooming artist Gabriel Feitosa will team up with Wildlife Expert and Co-Founder of Phantasticus Pictures, Forrest Galante, to give stray dogs fabulous makeovers and loving homes at San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus. Nov. 29, 2022 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Internationally known Feitosa made headlines as he went viral for positioning man’s best friends into incredible walking works of art. As an artist and advocate for safe and effective grooming practices, Feitosa now boasts over 1 million followers on TikTok and over 250,000 on Instagram. He has redefined the world of dog styling, sometimes even transforming pups into images of other animals, such as giraffes, panda bears and zebras. Wildlife Biologist and avid animal lover, Forrest Galante, will help to facilitate the event with a supportive onsite presence, engaging with attendees and addressing all questions. Anyone can attend to watch Feitosa and his team in action, and hopefully, walk away with a lovable new pet.

Summer Movies in the Park presents "The Sandlot" at Standley Community Park, Saturday, June 4 around 7 p.m. The movie will start 15 minutes after sunset. In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures. Movie Rating PG Pre-Movie Activities Arts/crafts, field games Park Policy This is a drug- and alcohol-free location. Sorry, dogs are not permitted at this location. Parking Info Venue is Standley Recreation Center 3585 Governor Dr. Can park at Rec center or Swanson pool parking lots Visit https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/moviecalendar/the-sandlot-50/

Second Chance Beer Company on Sunday, December 18 is hosting Paint Your Pet with LoveJoy Creations for animal owners to paint a portrait of their favorite family member. The art class is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the brewery’s Carmel Mountain location. The cost is $65 with 15% going directly to the non-profit Second Chance Animal Rescue, which is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and adopting out homeless dogs and cats into loving and responsible homes. Tickets can be purchased here. All supplies are provided, and participants will learn how to transfer their pet photo onto a canvas panel (8x10 or 11x14) with the option of painting in Realistic or POPArt styles. Raffle prizes will be given away as well.

From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS): Shakespeare truly has it all (as evidenced by all the arts categories this event checks off the list) and the Old Globe is ready to celebrate the 458th birthday of William Shakespeare with performances and activities of all artsy stripes. There's a fight choreography workshop, sonnet performances with Ric Scales and more, a puppet show, an Elizabethan dance workshop, music and a chance to check out the winners of the sonnet competition (though it's now too late to enter). This is a free AXIS event in the outdoor Copley Plaza, and it's also the launch of The Globe's new, ambitious "Henry 6" project — which you can read about in KPBS reporter Beth Accomando's feature here. https://www.kpbs.org/news/midday-edition/2022/04/13/globe-launches-ambitious-henry-6-project —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Schedule: 11:00–11:15 a.m.: Ambient music by the Brandon Cerquedo Band 11:15–11:35 a.m.: Elizabethan dance workshop with Monique Gaffney 11:35 a.m. – 12:00 noon: Henry 6 puppet show with Gaston Morineau 12:00 noon – 12:25 p.m.: Word Up! sonnet performance with Ric Scales and other San Diego artists 12:25–1:00 p.m.: Henry 6 fight choreography workshop with Ben Cole 1:00–1:30 p.m.: Sonnet-writing competition presentation and judging Related links: The Old Globe Art Engagement on Instagram The Old Globe Art Engagement on Facebook

From the museum: ICA San Diego presents an exhibition of new sculptural works and ink paintings by multimedia artist Sreshta Rit Premnath. Exploring resilience in the face of marginalization, Sreshta Rit Premnath (b. Bangalore, India, 1979, based in Brooklyn, NY) presents site-specific sculptures that cohabitate with plants in the gallery. Grave/Grove draws parallels between social exclusion and the horticultural category of “weeds” — plants that are either removed or suppressed because they are considered undesirable. His installation is informed by the austere and makeshift architecture of refugee camps and homeless settlements, while also drawing attention to the abundance and resilience that persists in spaces of adversity. Sreshta Rit Premnath: Grave/Grove is co-curated by Amara Antilla, CAC Senior Curator and Natalie Bell, MIT List Curator. It is co-organized by the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati and the MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge. The presentation at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego is coordinated by Guusje Sanders, Associate Curator. ____ A special thanks to Cris Juárez from Pixca Farm for the care and thoughtfulness put into the growing of the plants in the exhibition. Pixca Farm is POC worker cooperative farm that advances food sovereignty. They implement diversified, ecological farming in service of our South Bay community. Pixca Farm is innovatively creating an agroecological world. They envision a cooperative community that activates its existing abundance to ensure collective wellness, principally that everyone is guaranteed fresh, local, culturally relevant food and is in respectful relationship with land and the environment. Related events: Opening reception: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Free. RSVP for free here! Parking Suggestion: Alcazar Garden Parking Lot, 625 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, or Organ Pavilion Lot, 2168 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101 Related links: ICA website ICA on Instagram

The windows, titled "Now and Forever," were created by artist Kerry James Marshall. They show a group of protesters holding up large signs that read "Fairness" and "No Foul Play."

It’s been a week since some residents of a mobile home park in Vista were forced to leave due to a sinkhole.

Velocity Irish Dance is the next generation in Irish tap. Honoring past traditions yet transporting them feet-first into the 21st century, Velocity Irish Dance redefines the idea of what an Irish dance show should be. This high-octane interpretation is expressive, free spirited, and edgy, driven by passion and pride. Velocity Irish Dance is led by Guinness World Record holder for The Fastest Feet in the World, James Devine, and five-time World Champion Irish dancer, David Geaney. These two illustrious Irish hoofers come together in an intimate, no-nonsense jam session of impossible scuffles, shuffles and every step in between. They’re joined on stage by a crew of mind-blowing musicians including one old school scratch DJ. Described by The New York Times as an “energetic intimate history lesson, more than a sequined spectacular, Velocity Irish Dance is a multimedia show for all ages, earnestly tracing the evolution of Irish dance while toying with tradition.” Velocity Irish Dance delivers on the promise of its name, staging a riveting, fast-paced celebration of the past, present and future of Irish dance. The Velocity Irish Dance show will take place on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.Get your tickets here! Adults: $35-$65 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $30-$55 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $18-$33 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/velocity-irish-dance/.