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The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts is pleased to invite you to the Media Care Talk, "When Does Care Become Cruel? Rethinking Care with Animals in 3 Scenes" with Juno Salazar Parreñas on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 5 p.m. at the Public Engagement Building (PEB) 721 in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. Speaker: Juno Salazar Parreñas, associate professor of Science and Technology Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Cornell University Respondent: Pascal Gagneux, professor, Department of Anthropology, UC San Diego Hosted by Wentao Ma, Ph.D. student, Department of Literature, UC San Diego Abstract When does care become cruel? Caring for semi-wild orangutans entails hitting them in order to make them averse to human contact because an ideal rehabilitated orangutan should avoid people instead of seeking them out. Caring for ex-circus lions, which are apex predators, hinges on both unequal land ownership and an attitude that some lives are naturally prey. Meanwhile, offering sanctuary to ex-dairy cows extends their lives to unknown durations and unknown geriatric health challenges. All of these cases suggest the difficulty of drawing a line between care and cruelty. This talk cautions against uncritical acceptance of what care is and what actions are done in its name. Biography Juno Salazar Parreñas is an associate professor of Science and Technology Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Cornell University. She is the author of "Decolonizing Extinction: The Work of Care in Orangutan Rehabilitation" (Duke UP, 2018), which received the 2019 Michelle Rosaldo Prize from the Association for Feminist Anthropology. Location + Parking Public Engagement Building (PEB) 721 is located in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure. Weekend parking is $2/hour. About the Media Care Talk Series Dozing at the movie theater, listening to the podcast on the subway, counseling via Zoom appointments, searching immigration policy on the internet…In this increasingly crumbling world, media offer maintenance and sustain our vitality while they also harm our well-being through abuse and addiction. This talk series examines the concept of care and showcases the process of knowledge production surrounding artificial care in media practice. We will browse a range of media objects and platforms - from cinema to teletherapy, from smart drugs to sleep apps - and explore the habitual, affective, and material potential of healing and solidarity within film and media theories. This series is co-organized by the Film Studies Program and the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego with generous support from the following: 21 Century China Center, Department of Communication, Department of Visual Arts, Department of Literature, and the Institute of Arts & Humanities. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Next Friday, December 9, an immersive touring exhibition called "BANKSYLAND," will come to San Diego! For 2 WEEKENDS only - Friday, December 9 — Sunday, December 11 & Friday, December 16 - Sunday, December 18 This exhibition is unauthorized by BANKSY What will be present: Signed and authenticated editions from BANKSY’s studio including "Love is in the Air", "Smiling Copper", "Happy Chopper" the iconic "Girl with Balloon", and others Original paintings and editions from BANKSY’s Dismaland, Gross Domestic Product and Walled Off Hotel exhibitions Salvaged street works on steel and concrete, including the iconic ‘Rat’ Graffitis Never before seen installations which document and examine the ephemeral nature of BANKSY’s lost and destroyed public works. The exhibit shows original studio works, salvaged street art pieces and never before seen installations. This exhibition will bring work from private collections to audiences in geographical locations who might not otherwise see Banksy’s work

A long political campaign for veterans hurt by toxic exposures resulted in the largest expansion of VA care in decades. Advocates are urging veterans to access retroactive benefits.

Join APA San Diego for a one-night only exhibition of the top 20 photographic prints from our Untitled 2022 contest. APA San Diego will donate 20% of the contest entry proceeds to The Gordon Parks Foundation to support their Arts & Social Justice Fund. See all competition entries shown in a rotating slideshow and come out to support the photo community. Winning entries were curated by Katherine Ware, curator of photography at The New Mexico Museum of Art; Photography consultant and curator, Julie Grahame; and Photo editor, researcher and founder of the non-profit, Free Juice, Allison Retina Stewart. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winning images. STAY SOCIAL! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Come watch YES: Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour at The Magnolia on Oct. 24, 2022. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

October is a month for ghosts, for shadows, for hauntings. What spirit insists on tormenting you in the darkest hours of the night, no matter how much you wish, pray, or beg it away? What do you keep giving in to, no matter how many times you tell yourself you won't? What gives you the opposite answer from what you want to hear? Is it an angel trying to set you free, or a devil damning you to an eternity of madness? Or have you made a declaration as simple as “Hey, I’m never voting Libertarian again!” Share your true story! However you want to tackle this theme, the mic is yours. At Long Story Short, tell your story without notes in five minutes or less, in a fun environment with no pressure. Anyone can throw their name into our hat and be called upon randomly to share their story. Or you can just watch! Long Story Short follows the idea of a campfire, where we tell tales, bond and make friends, and pass the talking stick (ok, you come up to the microphone). Take Your Turn!

San Diego Writers, Ink invited you to join the Create a Sense of Place with Journaling workshop. When researching a location for your novel, non-fiction book or memoir expand your writing’s quality by keeping a travel or writing journal. Learn the tools and techniques to make your writing come alive once back at the keyboard by drawing, creating collections and more. Date | Tuesday, January 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Online Register here! Members: $27 Nonmembers: $31.50 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/create-a-sense-of-place or call (619) 696-0363.

On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.

In this introductory level class, we’ll make Italian White Beans with Sage, Garlic and Fennel and use sage three different ways. We’ll also study two additional recipes and discuss how layering flavor is the key to their success: Lemon and Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Basil and Spice-Crusted Steak with Charred Chickpeas (note: we will not make these two recipes in class). As we cook and talk, we’ll cover both why we layer flavor and how to do it. The techniques are easy and will transform your home cooking immediately. You will learn when to use fewer ingredients and how to use them fully so that your food always tastes great. Date | Wednesday, January 26 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Location | Online Register here! Admission is $25 per person, plus fees. This class is brought to you by Milk Street Cooking School. For more information, please visit the class' Eventbrite page or email cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

Join guest chef Yasmin Newman, author of the new book “Under Coconut Skies,” for a class that will transport you to the Philippines. With Yasmin as your guide, you’ll be immersed in Filipino food and culture and will get a primer on its foundational flavors and techniques. As we make Fried Chicken with Banana Chili Catsup Glaze, you’ll learn about local ingredients, like kalamansi, the unique and punchy citrus fruit, and about how to make smart substitutions for that and other ingredients you may not have at home yet. Join us to deepen your appreciation of Filipino food and to treat yourself to a bold meal full of big flavors! Date | Tuesday, January 25 from 3 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Location | Online Register here! Admission is $25 per person, plus fees. This class is brought to you by Milk Street Cooking School. For more information, please visit the class' Eventbrie page or email cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.