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Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 1–5 p.m. May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden Great for artists of all ages, the Art Alive Garden of Activities brings hands-on fun to the floral extravaganza of Art Alive weekend. Join Museum educators in the floral-themed art-making space to experiment and explore through a variety of hands-on arts projects and demonstrations. The 2024 Garden of Activities will again be outdoors to serve more youth and families. Experiment with a new skill by choosing to partake in individual or collaborative activities. The Garden of Activities guided projects are inspired by the art of India and the special Art Alive installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings. Special to the Art Alive 2024 Garden of Activities and as part of our celebration of the art of India, guided rangoli art making with guest instructors from DOTURMINDS (Dot Your Minds) will be a featured activity. Rangoli is an ancient Indian art form of multi-colored sand used to create floor decorations symbolizing wealth, joy, and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. DOTURMINDS (Dot Your Minds) instructors will guide participants through a hands-on activity creating tabletop rangoli art using printed patterns and bottles of colored sand to create personal rangoli art. Once completed, attendees will be asked to brush off the art and take the experience of creating the rangoli with you while learning the art of letting go. Free with Art Alive admission. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Bloom Bash is Friday, April 26 from 7 p.m. – Midnight Bloom Bash is a 21+ event kicking off Art Alive weekend with delicious food and cocktails, a Ferris wheel and other festivities in the plaza outside the Museum, after-hours viewing of the Art Alive floral exhibition, and special art installations, including work by Bay-Area graffiti artist Nisha Kaur Sethi, who was brought up in the graffiti scene and is currently an artist and activist working as a professional sign painter. She draws inspiration from and was deeply influenced by childhood trips to India, learning the world of hand-painted film posters. Bloom Bash will also feature sweet and savory delicacies from more than 30 top eateries, including signature cocktails, craft beer, and upscale wine, plus live music, unique performances, and all-night dancing. BLOOM BASH FEATURES: Divine savory and sweet delicacies from San Diego’s top fine dining eateries, including special offerings of delicious Indian cuisine An extravagant selection of custom, mixed libations from Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Panama 66, Harrah’s Resort Southern California, The Desmond at Kimpton Alma, Locals Only Vodka, and Above Board Craft beer by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Wines by Pali Wine Co. and other remarkable thirst-quenchers Custom henna design application with Henna San Diego Stunning contemporary art installations After-hours access to the Art Alive floral exhibition Return of the Ferris wheel on the plaza sponsored by Harrah’s Resort Southern California Live music, unique performances, and dancing all night Plus, more to be announced… Join us April 25-28, 2024, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. Tickets are also available online at https://www.sdmart.org/art-alive-tickets/. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Art Alive brings a kaleidoscope of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum collection, four days of fun-filled events, large-scale art and flower installations, and a garden of activities for families and artists of all ages. Art Alive 2024 celebrates the art of India and will feature a special installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings. See the John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by 2024 Rotunda Designer Meghaa Modi, experience special art installations only on view during Art Alive, and enjoy hands-on art-making and interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Friday, April 26 Members’ Preview | 8 a.m.–Noon Art Alive Floral Exhibition | Noon–5 p.m. Bloom Bash | 7 p.m.–Midnight Saturday, April 27 Art Alive Floral Exhibition | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Garden of Activities | 1–5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Art Alive Floral Exhibition | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Garden of Activities | 1–5 p.m. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs. Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Join us April 25-28, 2024, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. Tickets are also available online at https://www.sdmart.org/art-alive-tickets/. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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Art Alive 2024 Premiere Dinner Thursday, April 25 from 6:30–11 p.m. The beloved annual Art Alive Premiere Dinner is an elegant black-tie affair, celebrating art with a spectacular dinner in the Museum galleries among a special installation of South Asian paintings from the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection. This event offers a first look at the incredible floral designs of Art Alive and a delicious multi-course menu of delectable delicacies and extraordinary entrees, a full bar, and decadent desserts. Enjoy a glamorous evening of enchantment. Premiere Dinner Schedule of Events: 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour | John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda 8 p.m. Dinner | Museum Special Exhibition Galleries Ticket includes Hosted valet parking at the Premiere Dinner 2 Bloom Bash tickets per seat (including hosted valet parking) 4 Art Alive general admission passes Recognition as a Premiere Patron For more information about the Premiere Dinner, please contact Lani Curtis at 619.696.1940 or email. Join us April 25-28, 2024, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"John" is a dance performance that investigates the intersections of faith, accessibility, and community. Lightbox Theater located at 2590 Truxtun Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92106 Saturday, April 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by email mccanns4@montclair.edu

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

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La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest returns to The Conrad from July 26 to August 24, 2024, bringing the finest musicians in the world to La Jolla for four weeks of exciting concerts. Music Director Inon Barnatan, returning in his sixth year, has created an exciting program titled “Inside Stories.” “This year, the festival becomes an amazing, colorful canvas, bringing to life stories, emotions and the experiences that make us human, all through the power of music,” Barnatan shares. “With an incredible lineup of artists from around the world, we’re diving straight into stories that cover everything life throws at us—be it resilience, heartbreak, love, scandal, or victory.” La Jolla will host some of the finest musicians and performance artists from around the globe, including the much-anticipated debuts of the sensational vocal group VOCES8, guitarist Sean Shibe, and conductor Ludovic Morlot. We’ll also see the return of beloved artists like Augustin Hadelich, Tessa Lark, Alisa Weilerstein, Anthony McGill, Paul Watkins, and James Ehnes, among others. Following his widely acclaimed debut at SummerFest last year, British composer Thomas Adès comes back as the composer-in-residence. He’ll be premiering new works, showing off his talents as both a pianist and a conductor, and taking over The Baker-Baum Concert Hall for a special evening he has curated. SummerFest 2024 also sees the return of the Synergy Initiative, a series co-produced by Inon Barnatan and Clara Wu Tsai, investor and philanthropist, which invites top creators of music, dance, spoken word and visual arts to collaborate across their different art forms and produce performances that inspire our audiences in unexpected and powerful ways. Opening both the festival and the Synergy Series will be a performance of Stravinsky’s "The Soldier’s Tale," conducted by Thomas Adès and brought to life by stunning visuals created by The Paper Cinema, a British puppetry group who will present live manipulation of specially-created paper figures in front of a camera, projected in real-time, as well as live illustration and shadow puppetry. The Synergy Initiative also includes jazz pianist Dan Tepfer performing a mesmerizing blend of jazz improvisation with algorithmic composition, where the piano interacts with visualizations and automated responses, creating a unique, live conversation between musician and technology. Finally, building on the success of their "Counterpoint" program, the Synergy Series will pair pianist Conrad Tao with dancer Caleb Teicher for a newly commissioned evening, celebrating the dialogue between tap dance and classical music. Visit: https://theconrad.org/summerfest/ Box Office Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. from Monday – Friday 858.459.3728 *Will Call opens 2 hours prior to performances La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Film Forum Coronado presents "Animal Farm" Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library Free film and discussion in the Winn Room “ANIMAL FARM” (1954. 75 min.) (Animation) - Secretly funded by the CIA, this scathing, satirical allegory tells the tale of revolutionary animals overthrowing their hated oppressor and forming a socialist utopia — only to discover “some animals are more equal than others.” FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with a brief introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by the Coronado Public Library, the Friends of Coronado Library, and the Coronado Island Film Festival.