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Jorge Mendoza Unveils "Everything is Energy” a Solo Exhibit at the Mandell Weiss Gallery Opening May 2, 2025, running through September 5, 2025 San Diego, CA — "Everything is energy." Born in Mexico City (CDMX) and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Jorge Mendoza is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans borders and mediums. Over the past 12 years, he has lived and worked in San Diego and Tijuana, expanding his artistic practice through screen printing, woodcuts, ceramics, installation, sign painting, murals, photography, art organizing, and curating. As a largely self-taught artist, Jorge embraces exploration, experimentation, and lifelong learning, continuously evolving through travel and new creative experiences. His artistic reach extends from San Francisco to Todos Santos, Baja California, and throughout Mexico City. His latest exhibition delves into the unseen, posing the question: How can we visualize what we cannot see? Through experimental mixed media, and layers of acrylic and oil on canvas, Jorge seeks to capture invisible forces, translating raw energy into tangible, evocative art. The exhibition also features a video installation—a compilation of short films documenting the creation of his murals. Currently, Jorge is in residence in Tijuana, where he hosts creative gatherings, welcoming visitors to experience his work and engage with the vibrant cultural landscape of the city. The "Everything is Energy" opening will be an immersive event featuring an event collaboration with the San Diego Ballet, celebrating its 35th season. Free to the public, this grand spectacle will blend Mendoza’s visionary art with live ballet performances at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, offering a unique fusion of visual art and dance. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where two art forms converge to create a truly extraordinary experience. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/everything-is-energy-jorge-mendozas-solo-exhibition Jorge Mendoza on Instagram

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Gelson’s Markets is the ultimate one-stop shop for spoiling mom. Available at all 26 locations now through May 11, Gelson’s has everything needed to craft a day full of indulgence—from elegant mains and decadent desserts to stunning floral arrangements, sparkling wines, and thoughtfully curated gift baskets. Start the celebration with Gelson’s specially made Mother’s Day cheese and charcuterie box, hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, and delightful desserts like tiramisu and raspberry mascarpone mousse—crafted by their catering team. Add a touch of luxury with their caviar offerings and main dishes, featuring tender filet mignon or buttery lobster from Gelson’s top-quality meat and seafood departments, and raise a glass to Mom with a bottle of bubbly from their wine and spirits collection. To shower Mom with blooms, visit Gelson’s floral department for beautiful custom bouquets, or surprise her with a Mother’s Day gift basket—from spa sets to rose and chocolate pairings—for the perfect finishing touch. Pre-orders can be placed from April 23 through May 9 , with pickups available from May 9 through May 11. All holiday meal orders will be refrigerated at the time of pickup and will require reheating. No substitutions available. To view all offerings and to place an order, visit https://catering.gelsons.com/. Gelson's Markets on Facebook / Instagram

Join in on the fun with our drop-in improv class taught by one of our quick-witted, energetic team members! Develop your creativity and spontaneity through playful exercises and games. Classes will take place in Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are only $10. Cash or Venmo at the door. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/improv-at-the-brooks/ Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Union Hall Gallery Presents "Inspiration": A Solo Exhibition by Vira Ustianska Exhibition Details: Title: "Inspiration" Date: May 3 - June 1, 2025 Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, Suite 201, San Diego, CA Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: info@unionhallgallery.org or call: (619) 202-0711 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher. She has a master’s degree in painting in Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art, where she studied at the portrait-genre workshop under the guidance of professors Victor Chaus and Vasily Ganotskiy. Among her many accolades, she has been a curator of the Drawing Studio at the National Union of Artists of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia. In 2017 she opened a studio of academic painting ‘V-ART’ and taught painting, drawing, plastic anatomy, coloring, and composition at the collegiate level. In 2022, she was evacuated to the USA due to the war in Ukraine. Over the past 2 years she has created around 300 paintings, and takes part in art shows throughout San Diego. “I think it is, like musical notes, that in painting, we do not have borders, we do not have words, and we have Inspiration… Pure Inspiration is indescribable; you can just feel and take it. That’s precisely why I would like to share these paintings, which were created in San Diego County and reflect the light and landscapes that inspire me every day. It is my goal to build a bridge between the modern impressionistic paintings I have created here in California with South-East Ukrainian Impressionistic Art and Inspire us all to live and feel life!” Visit: unionhallgallery.org/exhibitions/ Vira Ustianska on Facebook / Instagram

As billionaire Elon Musk enacts Donald Trump’s mass government cuts, San Diego Rep. Sara Jacobs says Democrats need a more creative strategy to stop him. Also, another San Diego Democratic representative, Mike Levin, says those cuts could soon come for Medicaid — Medi-Cal in California. A new homeless shelter for women and children is coming to downtown. Also, we hear about what’s new at the Oceanside Film Festival.

This weekend San Diego Wave FC will officially retire the jersey of one of U.S. soccer’s greatest stars on and off the pitch — Alex Morgan. A new public mural of Morgan was unveiled Friday in North Park as part of the festivities.

A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Superstar Chris Stapleton returns with a scorching hour of country-rock classics from his LP "Higher."

Nonprofit art space The Hill Street Country Club, founded in 2012, has served as a hub for art, music and community. The gallery's final exhibit, Marisa DeLuca's "What Goes Up Must Come Down," is a study of Oceanside's lost or abandoned buildings — and the grief therein.

With cases rising and a delayed CDC meeting slowing guidance, patients and providers face uncertainty about who can get the latest COVID vaccine.