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The thousands of unseen farmworkers who make our daily meals possible are the subject of an exhibit of work by artist Jimmy Dorantes, to be presented by The Photographer’s Eye in Escondido. "The Hands That Feed Us" will open on May 9 at the nonprofit gallery, with an artist’s visit and reception on opening day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will close on June 6. Dorantes has been photographing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a very young age, as his mother gave him his first camera at the age of three. His childhood home was on First Street in Calexico, directly across from the border fence, giving him a front-row seat on an ongoing social issue. Dorantes remembers border-crossers sleeping on the roof of his family home and hiding in a backyard tree to evade the Border Patrol. Dorantes is a visual storyteller who spent 25 years as a contract photojournalist for TIME magazine when it served as a major source for international news. "The Hands That Feed Us" is a personal homage to his roots, as Dorantes counted friends, neighbors and relatives among laborers working the fields. His mother’s family harvested crops in the Imperial Valley and traveled north during the Dust Bowl to find work. “It’s a very personal subject,” Dorantes said. “What I’ll be showing are pictures of migrant life, migrant workers sweating out in the fields like my mom would talk about. When I photograph the migrant workers, I’m kind of reliving the stories my mother shared with me.” One of Dorantes’ earliest portraits is of a 93-year-old farm worker he shot in 1974, when Dorantes was a 14-year-old high school student. “My friend, my high school buddy, said, ‘You have to take a picture of my grandfather. You’re not going to believe what he looks like,’” Dorantes recalled. The black and white image, "Mr. Nogales," shows nearly a century of field work in the man’s weathered face. Dorantes’ work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the California Museum of Photography in Riverside, and the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in San Diego. His book, “The Observant Eye,” received an honorable mention in the documentary books category in the 2025 International Photography Awards. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

States are debating whether to crack down on social media influencers making political advertisements without disclosing that they were paid.

In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.

Join The Forum Carlsbad for our Spring Art & Wine Walk on Saturday, April 11 from 2 - 5 p.m.! Stroll through the center to view artwork from visiting artists in participating shops and restaurants. And visit other local artists in the Creative Court, located by the escalators in between Abercrombie & Fitch and Ulta. In addition, we invite guests to stop by the Wine Garden near YETI for a complimentary wine tasting presented by JIMBO'S, San Diego's premier natural and organic foods grocer, complimentary bites from Mirabelle Charcuterie, Carlsbad's premier charcuterie company where ingredients are fresh, and JIMBO'S will be serving vegan Tahini Puffs. Guests can also listen to live acoustic music by the talented Marelle and watch Bella Bowman paint live near the Wine Garden, as well as take photos in the Wander Wagen near the Koi Pond. There will also be a Pressed Flower Bookmark workshop hosted by Wild Creative and Free in the Breezeway near the Koi Pond. Proceeds will benefit The Flower Fields Foundation. The Forum Carlsbad on Instagram

Julia Masli's one-woman, part clown, part social experiment but 100% Wow show has only six more performances.

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, he released "Before This World," the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. James has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. He was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. In November of 2015, James was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 he released "Break Shot," a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned him the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades. Over the past few years James has toured extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as recent stops in Tokyo, Manila, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. James Taylor on Facebook / Instagram

The legend continues... The Zzymzzy Quartet returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 262nd installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About The Zzymzzy Quartet Rhymes with ‘Whimsy’ The guys from the Zzymzzy Quartet have simple ambitions: they just want to play it like it was when it was unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, full of sly surprise. From the Prohibition through the Second Big War, the glory days of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are being recaptured humbly and with humor in San Diego by four musicians who know it don’t mean a thing without that swing: Beston Barnett - Guitar, Vocals Pete Miesner - Guitar, Lead Vocals Matt Gill - Clarinet Paul Hormick - Upright Bass The Zzymzzy Quartet takes its name from a hypothetical “last word” in the dictionary: thus, their tagline, “The Last Word in Gypsy Swing.” The “Gypsy” sound is heard in much of the guitar work, heavily influenced by the stylings of French Gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt, but the group also pays tribute to the Swing Era with classic standards and idiomatic originals. Since the Zzymzzy Quartet came together in 2004, they’ve played dances, parties, weddings, festivals, art openings, and events throughout Southern California to unanimous enthusiasm, carving out a name for themselves as a tasty dance band and a classy addition to every wedding. In 2017, ART HURTS Records released their second CD, Petite Fleur which, on top of inspired playing and elegant arrangements, features cameos from a variety of beloved San Diego musicians. Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/live-music/san-diego-california/zzymzzy-quartet/july-24-2026 The Zzymzzy Quartet on Facebook

The Pulse: Street Photography + Zine Night As part of California’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, join us at The Photographer’s Eye for an evening celebrating street photography as art. This outdoor, tailgate-style gathering brings together local photographers and creatives to share work and ideas. Expect projections of striking street images that reflect the city’s rhythm and everyday stories. A community zine will showcase submitted work, alongside our collective zine, giving attendees a chance to explore diverse perspectives. Bring your own food, drinks, and a chair and settle in under the night sky. Meet local visual artist, exchange perspectives, and see how photography in all forms and styles can be both personal and universal. This is a space where photography is honored as fine art, and creativity flows freely. The event is free, open to all, and designed to spark conversation and connection. Experience an evening where the city, the lens, and the people intersect. Explore what photography can reveal beyond a frame. Connect, share, and enjoy a night fueled by ideas, vision, and open expression. Creativity lives here, and everyone is welcome Heart on Instagram

In the five years since his last album, the Chattanooga rapper retreated from the public eye after a very private betrayal. He emerges with raw new music in pursuit of a warts-and-all self-acceptance.

University City High School Performing Arts will be performing the play "As You Wish," an adaptation of the movie: 'The Princess Bride" Fencing, monsters, chases and escapes, along with 'True Love' Dates: April 22, 23, 24 Time: 7 p.m. Location: 6949 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 Tickets: $7 for students, $10 for adults. UCHS Performing Arts on Instagram