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This weekend in the arts: San Diego Symphony plays Texu Kim; dance on the Trolley route; Revision's wicker kintsugi art; "Primary Trust"; Ballet Collective San Diego; Marialena de la Hoz at Art Produce; plus live music picks and more.

The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is in full bloom this spring, with floral designers interpreting works of art from the Museum’s collection into vibrant floral displays from April 25–April 28, 2024. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, providing critical year-round support for exhibitions, education, and outreach programs in the community. The signature celebration brings a kaleidoscope of nearly 100 colorful floral arrangements inspired by works of art on view at SDMA. The theme for this year’s Art Alive celebrates Indian art and culture, and the event will include a special installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd collection of South Asian paintings. Complementing the exhibition, Art Alive 2024 features a highly talented selection of Indian keynote artists, including Nisha K. Sethi, Vani Shiroor, and Meghaa Modi. Nisha Sethi is a talented typography artist whose works will be displayed at Art Alive’s kick-off party, Bloom Bash. Vani Shiroor is founder of DOTURMINDS, a local art and mindfulness group that aims to help people gain clarity, confidence and purpose through rangoli, an ancient Indian art form that uses multi-colored sand to create floor decorations symbolizing wealth, joy and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. Meghaa Modi, the Museum’s first international rotunda designer and India’s premier wedding and concept floral designer, is traveling from Bangalore, India, to fill the Museum’s two-story rotunda with a vibrant, large-scale floral installation. Guests will relish her multi-sensory design that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of India, centered around the revered bovine figure of the goddess Kamadhenu, described in Hinduism as the wish-granting mother of all cows. Bloom Bash also returns this year, offering immersive art installations, live performances, custom henna applications from Henna San Diego, sweet and savory bites from more than 30 top eateries, including local Indian restaurants, and signature cocktails, craft beer and upscale wines. The 21+ party also features a Ferris wheel in the Plaza de Panama outside the Museum, plus live performances from Indian drummers, dancers, and a DJ. The 2024 Art Alive floral exhibition will be on display to the public Friday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. General admission is complimentary for members, $40 for nonmembers, $5 for guests aged 7-17, and free for children under six. Timed tickets are required, and entry is anytime within the designated hours. Guests can enjoy Art Alive at their own pace; exit is not timed. Bloom Bash and Premiere Dinner tickets are sold separately. In addition to viewing the annual Art Alive floral exhibition, Art Alive 2024 offers four full days of experiences, activities, and celebrations. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Many people think brutalist architecture is ugly. Architects make a case for why the buildings shouldn’t be torn down.

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To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.

The electronic music producer's family and collaborators spent three years completing the album SOPHIE with the pieces she left behind after her death.

Art, Power, Equity Partners with J. Walcher Communications for “Curator-in-Residence” Shows First Show Features Chicana, Interdisciplinary Artist Katie Ruiz Art, Power, Equity (APE) – an arts-based enterprise that supports underrepresented artists and promotes equity, access and opportunity in the creative economy – and long-time public relations and marketing firm, J. Walcher Communications (JWC) – have announced a series of three artist residencies this summer. This programming is the evolution of APE and JWC’s “Curator-in-Residence” partnership that began in 2021. JWC will provide a dedicated exhibition space within its historic offices in Sherman Heights, with the first show of San Diego-based interdisciplinary artist Katie Ruiz, known for her paintings and fiber sculpture. The first artist will select the next artist in the series. APE’s first exhibition will open with an artist talk, reception and viewing with painter and multimedia artist Ruiz on Saturday, June 8, 6 - 9 p.m. The show is open to the public every Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. from June 8 through June 29, and during the week by appointment only. Ruiz' work is based on textiles from blankets to crochet, using painting and textile art as a metaphor for her identity as a mixed-race woman raised in two cultures. This show will feature Pompom installations as well as mixed media works she has coined as "Combinas," mixing painting and fiber art. Art, Power, Equity establishes relationships with BIPOC artists and art professionals to develop projects and exhibitions that cultivate, promote and showcase those who meet at the intersections of under-representation, economic vulnerability and community development. “Artists have a wide range of needs and affordable spaces to create and exhibit work is essential. Additionally, the power to influence and determine who gains access to available spaces is another critical issue for artists and creators and we believe this program addresses both; empowering artists as a creative community to support their peers and gain access to new markets and networks,” said founder and curator Kamaal Martin. “JWC is powerfully demonstrating the role the business community can play in supporting San Diego’s creative economy.” Ruiz is the creator of the Pompom Project, a community program that invites participants to make yarn pompoms for large installations made of pompoms. Building community is at the zenith of Ruiz' work. She aims to connect folks through craft making and "craftivism." Ruiz has a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Art from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s degree of Fine Art from The New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture in NYC. “As long-time art supporters and enthusiasts, we love having the opportunity to use our office to support artists and curators, especially underrepresented BIPOC artists,” said Jean Walcher, president and founder of JWC. Ruiz has selected Kelvin Lopez, a printmaker with a MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, to be August’s featured artist. For more information and reservations, please visit artpowerequity.com or call 619-373-2039. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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Join Lakehouse Resort for its third annual Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, March 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day full of unlimited tastings from some of North County and San Diego’s best restaurants, breweries and wineries, along with live music and a special Brandt Beef Experience showcasing five chefs serving signature Brandt Beef items paired with local spirits, a butcher case display and a beef tallow candle-making station. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite bites and sips of the day! General Admission, Early access and VIP tickets are available. All guests must be 21+ to attend. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Don’t miss San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market. Over 60 vendors including Pizza, Dumplings, Burgers, Donuts, Sushi, Tacos, Noodles, Corn Dogs, Nachos, Wings, Bao, Cookies, Curries and so much more. Vegan Food Popup is a FREE event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Live DJ | Free Parking The North Park Vegan Food Popup is located next to the North Park Mini Park. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vendors: A Way Home For Dogs, African Food Kitchen, Airplantería, Big Squeeze, Casa de Luz, Cloud Crochet, Collective Inspo By Design, Down To Ferment, Early Glow Creations, El Bondi Gluten Free Empanadas, Farm Animal Refuge, Farm Fresh To You, Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry, Godis Beads, Gourmet Tamales, I Love It The Shop, K2 Wellness, Krouned Body Care, Kula Ice Cream, La Boocha Kombucha, Living Sanctuary Design, Luv Mylk, Majestik Kulture, Maribel y Oliva Cocina, Maya's Cookies, Metropolitan Water, Mitri’s Delights, Ms Kim’s Kitchen & More, Ninfasland, Omen Bazaar, Opal's Paradise, Pink Pantree, Sabor Piri Piri, Samadhi CBD, SD Dems for Environmental Action, Shmackin Noodz, Smashed Avocado Toast, Stone Monkey, Superfood & Company, Te Amo Cafe, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, The Donuttery, Toro Churros and Doughnuts, Truth Council, Turkish Grill, Twilight Clay Co, Underdog, Uprising Pizza, Vegan Mirai Sushi, Veggie Fam, Yuseong Mandu ___________________________________________ Monthly Events: San Clemente Vegan Food Popup 1st Saturday Every Month | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at North Beach , 1832 N El Camino Real, San Clemente North Park Vegan Food Popup 2nd Saturday Every Month, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego Vista Vegan Food Popup 3rd Friday Every Month, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Local Roots Boochyard,1430 Vantage Ct, Vista Special Events: San Diego Super Adoption Event Saturday, April 13th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego San Diego EarthFest Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Balboa Park, Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn All locations are free to the public, family-friendly and dog-friendly and feature music and free parking. Vegan Food Popup has been featured on CBS News, ABC News, Fox News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Orange County Register, San Diego Magazine, KUSI and San Diego Reader. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Subscribe to our Newsletter For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook