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Madison Gallery, a leading contemporary art gallery in Southern California, is honored to present "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR," a powerful new solo exhibition by globally recognized contemporary artist RETNA, on view from September 3 - October 11, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., with the artist in attendance. Widely recognized for his iconic hieroglyphic script, large-scale public works and influential presence in both the contemporary art world and street culture, RETNA now turns his focus inward - offering a rare and personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. In "CARTA DE AMOR," the artist explores the many forms of love and the redemptive power of connection. The exhibition will feature new large-scale canvases, mixed-media works, and site-specific installations that reflect RETNA's more authentic shift in artistic intention and tone. Rooted in his African American, Salvadorian, and Cherokee heritage, RETNA (born Marquis Lewis) has redefined contemporary art through a distinctive visual language that blends graffiti, illuminated manuscripts, and global iconography. As a 21st-century graffiti street artist, RETNA's hieroglyphic script recalls the expressive, culturally rooted mark-making seen in the work of pioneering street artists from the 1980s, including Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. RETNA's work has appeared in major exhibitions across Los Angeles, New York, and London, and in collaborations with global brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. "After going through an intense personal transformation, I felt compelled to make something rooted in love - love for self, for the people who held me up, and for the world that desperately needs healing," says RETNA. "This is a moment when connection matters more than ever, and "CARTA DE AMOR" is my response to that need. This project was born out of a time in my life when I needed to reclaim the idea of love as a foundation. After years of transformation, sobriety, and self-examination, I felt called to create something that felt both personal and universal." Exhibition Details: Title: "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR" by RETNA Dates: September 3 – October 11 | Opening Night September 20, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Madison Gallery, 320 S. Cedros Ave, Ste. 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Please call 858-523-9155 or email info@madisongalleries.com to RSVP. Please note: Madison Gallery is by appointment only on Sundays. Madison Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president says worker shortages are nothing new.

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Estancia's 4th annual Agave Fest, where artisanal Mexican spirits and authentic Baja-inspired cuisine converge for an unforgettable experience! Enjoy live music and other entertainment beneath the palm trees while exploring our specially curated selection of 100% Agave-based Tequila and Mezcal spirits, poured directly from experts of our favorite tequila distilleries. From savory street tacos to refreshing ceviche, our chefs have carefully crafted each dish to perfectly complement the bold and complex tastes of the tequila and mezcal. Whether you're a tequila connoisseur or simply looking for a fun and flavorful way to spend a day in the sun, Agave Fest offers a one-of-a-kind experience for all. One ticket includes access to unlimited food and beverage experience, live entertainment, and raffles Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agave-fest-at-estancia-la-jolla-tickets-1246422857319?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga-ft=aBlBeA.AA.AA.AA.AA.3qCdsuiOQIWg0aB_MHjgcA..2.12323. Estancia La Jolla on Instagram and Facebook

Channel 93.3 Sunset Sounds is coming to Oceanside on Saturday, August 9. This must-see lineup includes Alex Warren and special guests Paul Russell and Jonah Marais. Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025's breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over one billion total career streams and over 31 million monthly listeners on Spotify, his hit single "Ordinary," released in February, is taking over the world. With over 193 million streams and counting, the song currently sits at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 and #2 on the Hot 100 chart. You've never met or heard anybody quite like Paul Russell. His debut single "Lil Boo Thang", built around an interpolation of "Best Of My Love" by The Emotions, lit up TikTok and Instagram to the tune of tens of millions of views. Now, he officially delivers “Lil Boo Thang” as the perfect soundtrack to any and all good times. Formerly of the pop group Why Don’t We, Jonah Marais has emerged as a compelling solo artist, channeling personal growth and introspection into his music. Following the band's hiatus in 2022, Marais embarked on his individual journey with the release of The Jonah Marais Mixtape in June 2024, featuring tracks like “Twisted Lullaby” and “Heaven”. Don't miss a single minute of these chart-topping songs at Channel 93.3 Sunset Sounds. Get your tickets now! Alex Warren is contributing $1 from every ticket sold to Camp Kesem, providing free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer—through his partnership with PLUS1. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/970033/channel-933-presents-sunset-sounds-feat-alex-warren-tickets

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

This poetry workshop explores how writing can serve as a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth, expression, and comfort. Through examples of original work, participants will see how poetry can help navigate challenges, capture emotions, gain clarity, and express joy. The first 45 minutes will focus on understanding the impact of poetry and its connection to personal experiences. Participants will then have 45 minutes to write, using prompts designed to inspire creativity and self-expression. The session will conclude with an opportunity to share work, offer constructive feedback, and engage in a collaborative critique to support growth as poets and individuals. Join us for a chance to explore, create, and connect through the art of poetry! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of North County San Diego and the LWV of San Diego to hear three experts discuss the ways money and politics influence local entities. Our panel is: Brian Adams, of the SDSU Political Science Department. His book: "Campaign Finance in Local Elections: Buying the Grassroots" examines whether the campaign finance system undermines the capacity of local elections to enhance the democratic character of American elections. Lucas Robinson, investigative reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune. His work has covered politics, the courts, schools and the pandemic. He will report on his recent investigation of SANDAG's failure to reform no-bid contracting. David Edward Burke, founder of Citizens Take Action. This nonprofit supports policies and programs that enhance the voices of individuals within our political system. As an attorney, he has worked in Congress, coordinated statewide ballot initiatives, and clerked for two Superior Court judges, among other nonprofit work. The public is invited; a Q&A session will follow; light refreshments will be served. League of Women Voters of North County San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

John Gutmann (1905–1998) and Max Yavno (1911–1985) were photographers who spent most of their careers in California’s two largest cities of the mid-twentieth century. Gutmann fled Nazi persecution in Germany and immigrated to San Francisco in 1933 while Yavno, a native New Yorker, moved to California in 1945, living in San Francisco and Los Angeles. These contemporaries photographed prominent aspects of modern American life, especially in their adopted home state of California. From a pervasive car culture to street life, signage, architecture, and sports and entertainment, they emphasized urban grit and energy while revealing distinct ways of seeing. Trained as an Expressionist painter in Germany, Gutmann approached these themes as a European in a new country, using the strong diagonals and daring, often low angles he learned from popular magazines in interwar Berlin to defamiliarize the everyday. Yavno’s more plainspoken and detached observations, by contrast, embody the prevailing direction of American photography of this era and his greater sociological impulse. Taken together, Gutmann and Yavno demonstrate how California was home to interconnecting, even conflicting strains in modern photography of the American scene. On Display: Aug. 9, 2025–Jan. 11, 2026 Visit: https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/john-gutmann-max-yavno-california-photographers/ First Floor: Galleries 14/15: Mrs. Thomas J. Fleming Sr. Foyer San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Health advocates say the proposal to reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit would keep people in poverty while Gov. Newsom says it’s essential to cut rising costs.