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  • As global leaders continue to drop restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19, all-too-familiar warning signs are emerging that point to the same uncomfortable reminder: this pandemic isn’t over yet. Plus, as Presiden Joe Biden directs more aids to Ukraine, more Ukrainian refugees are arriving at the US-Mexico border in hopes of making it into the United States. Meanwhile, welcome news for many sleep-deprived Americans, the Senate — in a rare display of bipartisanship — unanimously voted to make daylight saving time permanent. But many believe moving permanently to standard time — rather than daylight saving time — is a better solution. Also, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years and that could mean a slow down of the San Diego housing market, but the cost to buy or rent here is still out of reach for many. And, new research shows that fear of racial discrimination weighs heavily in career decisions among some military service members of color. Finally, in part two of an ongoing series looking at the effect the pandemic has had on the local performing arts scene, we look at the state of live theater.
  • Dakh Daughters create an atmosphere of a French saloon, where Mireille Mathieu befriends Marilyn Manson.
  • Premieres Friday, April 14, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ballet Hispánico presents an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most captivating and controversial women in Argentinian history. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the company explores her diverging legacies and follows her rags-to-riches story.
  • The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will showcase four artists in the upcoming "Dames Hit the Trails" exhibition: Darlene Katz, Eileen Mandell, Julianne Ricksecker, and Noreen Ring. The show itself will present work across mediums, including oils, photography, printmaking, and fiber arts. "Dames Hit the Trails" will be on view from Saturday, March 26 through Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the MTRP Visitor Center. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit mtrp.org/art or call (619) 668-3281.
  • Consumer prices in April were 4.9% higher than a year ago, according to the Labor Department. Prices rose 0.4% between March and April.
  • British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia's FourPlay String Quartet.
  • DISCO RIOT is a local innovative dance company, focused on collaborative, movement-based art. Throughout the past two years of the pandemic, Disco Riot has created some beautiful dance films and projects, like the "Move American" series of short films about voting issues, or "A Year of Distance." I also recently watched the company add choreography to contemporary artist Ana de Alvear's hyperrealistic drawings at the San Diego Museum of Art. Disco Riot returns to SDMA for a new SDMA+ project, reflecting on Cauleen Smith's contemporary video work — which is itself a work inspired by an early 1600s masterpiece in the museum's collection, Juan Sánchez Cotán’s "Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber." RELATED: A Not-So Still Life: Cauleen Smith At SDMA The short performances are free with museum admission, and take place in the museum's rotunda. Smith's installation is still on view at SDMA. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS (from San Diego weekend arts preview) From the museum: Friday, April 1 at 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. Free with Museum admission. The modern dancers of DISCO RIOT explore the Art of the Americas through movement and physical expression in this special live performance inspired by Cauleen Smith’s video installation “Flori Canta”. These seven-minute performance sets will take place in the Museum rotunda at 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Performance date and times are subject to change. Related links: Disco Riot on Instagram Disco Riot on Facebook SDMA on Instagram SDMA visiting information
  • World leaders are discussing ways to slash carbon dioxide emissions as quickly as possible to avoid a disastrous increase in global warming. But some scientists are now saying the only way to achieve a limit to global temperature rise is to pair emission reduction efforts with a massive investment in carbon capture technology.
  • TwitchCon is back Oct. 7–9, 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center This is your invitation to an IRL party starring the entire Twitch community and everything we’re into. Join tons of fans for a weekend of games, meet and greets, Twitch Rivals, and more. It’s going to be a wild time, and it won’t be the same without you. Artist Alley - A marketplace where creators who illustrate, sculpt, sew, and more can showcase their crafts and designs. Meet your favorite artists, buy some fan art, or even commission a custom piece. We highly recommended you get your tickets early. For registration questions please reach out directly to registration@twitchcon.com TwitchCon is for folks who are 13+. If a person is under 18 years of age, such person is considered a minor. Minors are allowed to attend TwitchCon and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Minors may be restricted from being able to access content/products that are for adults or 21+. Thursday Badge Pickup: Noon - 8 p.m. Partner Shop Night: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Partner Party: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday Badge Pickup: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Expo Hall, Rivals: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Loot Cave: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Content: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday Badge Pickup: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Expo Hall & Twitch Rivals: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Loot Cave: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Content: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. TwitchCon Party: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday Badge Pickup: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo Hall & Twitch Rivals: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Loot Cave: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Content: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Make sure to follow our TwitchCon Twitter for updated information and news.
  • From the bookstore: Erika T. Wurth, in discussion with Jenn Givhan An In-Store and Virtual Hybrid Event This is a free in-store event that will also be streamed on Crowdcast, featuring Erika T. Wurth, in conversation with Jenn Givhan! It will consist of a 30-minute discussion with the authors, followed by a book signing line. Mysterious Galaxy's virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here. Purchasing your books through Mysterious Galaxy allows us to continue to host author events like this one, so we thank you in advance for your support! If you are not attending the event, you can still purchase a signed/personalized book! Just add the author’s or authors' book(s) to your cart and put that you’d like a signed copy in the order comments on the checkout screen, along with the desired personalization if any (i.e., “To Mysty”). Personalization requests for anything beyond a name, like a note, quote, or doodle, are up to the author’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Please note, online orders must be placed by 12 p.m. Pacific Time on the day of the event (November 7). To order a book after this time, or to add/modify a personalization request on an existing order, please call the store at 619-539-7137. About the Authors ERIKA T. WURTH’s work has appeared in numerous journals including "BUZZFEED" and "THE KENYON REVIEW". "WHITE HORSE" is her debut novel. She is a Kenyon Review Writers Workshop Scholar, attended the Tin House Summer Workshop, and is a narrative artist for the Meow Wolf Denver installation. She is of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent. JENN GIVHAN is a Mexican-American and indigenous poet, novelist, and transformational coach from the Southwestern desert and the recipient of poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and PEN/Rosenthal Emerging Voices. Jenn is the author of five full-length poetry collections, most recently "BELLY TO THE BRUTAL" (Wesleyan University Press), and the novels "TRINITY SIGHT", "JUBILEE", and "RIVER WOMAN", "RIVER DEMON" (Blackstone Press). Her work has appeared in THE NEW REPUBLIC, THE NATION, POETRY, and many others. About "WHITE HORSE" Some people are haunted in more ways than one. Heavy metal, ripped jeans, Stephen King novels, and the occasional beer at the White Horse have defined urban Indian Kari James’s life so far. But when her cousin Debby finds an old family bracelet that once belonged to Kari’s mother, it inadvertently calls up both her mother’s ghost and a monstrous entity, and her willful ignorance about her past is no longer sustainable… Haunted by visions of her mother and hunted by this mysterious creature, Kari must search for what happened to her mother all those years ago. Her father, permanently disabled from a car crash, can’t help her. Her Auntie Squeaker seems to know something but isn’t eager to give it all up at once. Debby’s anxious to help, but her controlling husband keeps getting in the way. Kari’s journey toward a truth long denied by both her family and law enforcement forces her to confront her dysfunctional relationships, thoughts about a friend she lost in childhood, and her desire for the one thing she’s always wanted but could never have. Follow the authors on social media: Erika T. Wurth: Instagram & Twitter Jenn Givhan: Instagram & Twitter
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