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Join the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild for an evening reception celebrating "Cityscapes," an exhibition of original artwork by Guild members. Meet the participating artists, explore their interpretations of urban places and architectural spaces, and enjoy light bites and refreshments. The evening will also feature a live oil painting demonstration by equine artist and Guild member Kimball Willson and live music by San Diego flutist and saxophonist Adrienne Nims. Guild members, family, friends and the community are invited. All are welcome. Reception Thursday, November 12 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Exhibition Dates: October 2 – November 20 Made possible by the generous support of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.

Our speaker, Molly Johnson, previews her talk: “I present how the meaning-units of language can be recognized and used with intelligence and delight—whether in teaching students, learning a language, enjoying poetry, or developing AI software. I discuss how language units such as phonemes, phoneme classes, and morphemes contribute to the unique meaning of each word, and how quantifying these units for machines can help us harness AI and enable semantic exploration.” Molly Johnson is an independent researcher. She has a patent pending for inventions in semantic language processing. https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2025207695 Mrs. Johnson has studied ancient languages, the history of writing, literature, and philosophy, and has taught language arts and history to K-12 students. She currently publishes on Substack at Sounding Out Meaning. In a prior career Mrs. Johnson was a software information architect and content producer for Warner and The Walt Disney Company. She has a degree in music from UCLA and enjoys playing a variety of instruments. She and her husband live in Washington state on Orcas Island, where they homeschooled twin daughters now in college. For more information, visit sdscholars.org. The lecture will also be available on Zoom. See the newsletter.

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Art Scene West presents the 3rd Annual San Diego's Finest Art Show, opening at its Seaport Village gallery on Saturday, September 5, from 5–7 p.m. The exhibition is curated by gallery owner Joshua Rios and judged by acclaimed professional artist and San Diego native Christopher Paluso. Six selected artists will receive prestigious ribbons, with cash prizes awarded to the top three placements during the reception. The show features an eclectic mix of styles and subjects, from bold abstract compositions to finely rendered figurative and landscape works, showcasing the range and talent of San Diego's contemporary art scene. The event is free and open to the public, offering a firsthand look at the showcase, the chance to meet participating artists, and the opportunity to purchase original works to bring home. Music and refreshments will be served inside the gallery throughout the reception, and guests are welcome to explore Seaport Village before or after the event. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

Rhythms of East Africa: An evening of culture, community, and collective investment. Presented by United Women of East Africa Support Team Date: November 10, 2026, at 4 p.m. Where: Liberty Station Conference Center, sponsored by Point Loma Nazarene University. Our Mission: United Women of East Africa Support Team is a cultural hub providing services and advocacy to cultivate resilience, self-sufficiency, and well-being in San Diego’s East African community. The inspiration behind the event Imagine stepping into a vibrant community space where the heart of the gathering is a powerful East African drum circle alive with rhythm, unity, and cultural expression. Around you, families, leaders, and community members are dancing, engaging, and celebrating together. As you move through the marketplace, you’re welcomed with authentic flavors, sips, and bites representing the many countries of East Africa. You see artisans showcasing handcrafted work, each piece carrying a story of heritage, resilience, and identity. Every corner reflects cultural wealth, artistic excellence, and the deep-rooted beauty of East African traditions. Now imagine this is your afternoon, an opportunity not only to experience culture, but to connect with a community, engage with partners, and witness the impact your support makes possible. This is the kind of immersive, meaningful experience we aim to create; one that brings people together, strengthens community bonds, and highlights the power of collaborative investment in our families, women, and youth. Event Purpose: A cultural impact celebration honoring East African heritage, its language, dance, food, and art, while bringing together our community partners, supporters, and donors in shared appreciation and connection. United Women of East Africa Support Team on Facebook / Instagram

Join Timken Docent and USD Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies Dr. Florence Gillman for this virtual talk exploring the history, art, and archaeology of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Due to mid-20th-century and ongoing archaeological investigations under the current St. Peter's Basilica, vast data has emerged about the underlying 4th-century AD structure known as Old St. Peter's, as well as the structures that preceded it. Central to these investigations has been the quest to find the grave of St. Peter. This virtual talk will survey the fascinating buildings and art which have been exposed. Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1619125926598255 Timken Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Acclaimed string quartet Brooklyn Rider performs its celebrated “Citizenship Notes” program in the intimate space of The JAI. Along with Carnegie Hall, Art of Elan served as a co-commissioner of this special project, which explores themes of civic engagement, belonging and shared responsibility through the music of Haydn, Beethoven and more contemporary voices. Ticket pricing ranges from $15 - $58. Student pricing is available, using the promo code: STUDENT at checkout. A valid student ID is required at the door. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook/Instagram

Led by faculty from UC Irvine and UC San Diego, Cauces Sónicos explores collaborative artmaking and education across the U.S.–México border. Funded with a Latino Studies Research Project award from the University of California Alianza MX initiative, Cauces Sónicos: Creative Music Making Across the Borderlands is a two-year project co-directed by UC San Diego Professor Wilfrido Terrazas and UC Irvine Department of Music Chair Michael Dessen of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The project will leverage collaborative musical experimentation to explore a kaleidoscopic, expansive notion of the US-México borderlands, engaging communities and deepening institutional partnerships both directly on the border and as far south and north as Ensenada, Baja California and Orange County. Learn more about the project at music.ucsd.edu/news.

Blending Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Mediterranean influences with dynamic percussion and live belly dance, this colorful courtyard performance is full of movement, energy and world-music flair. Saturdays in the Courtyard is a vibrant outdoor performance series that fills the beautiful Ann Kulchin Courtyard with music, energy and community spirit. Bring friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the best new and emerging artists in North County and San Diego under the open sky. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved indoors. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Feel free to bring your own chair. Visit: https://www.frankdrums.com/middle-earth

LAVEL launches its new Zumba® program in La Jolla with a free 90-minute Master Class on Saturday, October 17, at La Jolla Martial Arts on Girard Avenue. The class is led by Lavel Bryant, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 14 years of experience teaching Zumba® and group fitness. Expect Latin and world rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. No dance experience is needed, and everyone can go at their own pace. Admission is free, but advance registration is required at lajollatkd.com/zumba. Bring a friend.