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"Rising Tide," debuted in Spring of 2021 at the Het Scheepvaartmuseum, National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. "Rising Tide" visualizes the human costs of the climate crisis. Dutch documentarian photographer Kadir van Lohuizen illustrates the dramatic consequences of climate change across the world through photographs, video, drone images, and sound. In response to the pressing implications of rising sea levels, The Netherlands faced a critical wake-up call on January 8, 2019, when a severe Northwestern storm, compounded by spring tide, triggered flooding on the island of Terschelling. Notably, the quays of West Terschelling were submerged, along with the surrounding area, including the iconic ‘Wierschuur’ at Easter Terschelling. This alarming incident highlights the increasing frequency of such events and the need to address the impacts of climate change. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, acclaimed artist Kadir van Lohuizen has embarked on a compelling journey to capture the profound consequences, of the climate crisis, particularly its manifestation in rising sea levels. Through an exploration of various global locations, including Greenland, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Kiribati, Fiji, Jakarta, Miami, New York, and his native Netherlands, Van Lohuizen seeks to shed light on the irreversible force of climate change. His personal artistic vision and unwavering discipline are harnessed to present a thought-provoking narrative that transcends mere statistics, delving into the human stories behind the escalating environmental challenge. Traveling exhibit included with general admission. ADMISSION - General admission for adults: $24 - Seniors/students and military: $18 - Children 3-12: $12 - 2 and under: free Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The Maritime Museum of San Diego has created this popular sunset sail experience just for Cinco de Mayo weekend. Choose either Saturday or Sunday, May 4 & 5. We welcome ages 21+ to join us aboard the San Salvador, a replica of Explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo’s vessel, the first European to reach America’s West Coast in 1542. Enjoy Spanish guitar, custom tequila cocktails, light appetizers, all all while underway for a 2 hour cruise on the Bay aboard this lovely vessel representative of Spanish Pacific Heritage. San Salvador under the command of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542, before proceeding further north in search of new trade routes that would link Mexico to Asia and Europe. She was the first recorded European vessel to sail along Southern California, and survey its coastline. ADMISSION | $140 per person, $260 for couples - Tickets include 2-hour sail, live music, light Mexican appetizer and specialty tequila cocktail. - A cash bar will also be onboard. - Boarding starts at 5:00pm - Sailing adventure returns: 7:30pm - This is a 21 and over only event. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

(updated) Celebrate National Poetry Month with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, PhD, as he reads from his new poetry book. I ask about what falls away is an extended elegy set in the alleyways and Pacific-bound boulevards of San Diego during the global health crisis. Copies will be available for optional purchase. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation.

Make plans to visit North City in San Marcos for an exciting weekend as it transforms into a hub of adrenaline-fueled action with the return of the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) on April 27-28. This eagerly awaited event promises an exhilarating Euro-style cycling spectacle, set to be a highlight for cyclists, beer enthusiasts, waffle lovers, and spectators looking to enjoy the food and cycling action. Enjoy shopping at over 50 vendors along with a variety of other booths from local family-owned businesses. The event is sure to be loaded with family fun, food, and craft beer creating a dynamic space for all San Diegans and visitors to enjoy. The excitement begins on Saturday, April 27, with the BWR Unroad Expo at North City from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Race day, April 28, begins with a 5:00 a.m. Belgian Waffle feast for the riders, and the races kick off at 7:00 a.m., followed by a Belgian Waffle feast for spectators and the public featuring freshly made waffles and a selection of Belgian ales from the Lost Abbey and Draft Republic. For more information visit here.

Russian born artist Evgeniya Golik’s highly detailed, pop-surrealist work easily activates the imagination of viewers. Her paintings and drawings are like doors to a mystical realm containing a myriad of beautiful human faces and fantastical creatures who express their secrets and stories through symbolic language. Her penchant for hatch shading and meticulously rendered hair catches the eye just as much as the unusual subject matter depicted. Introduced to esoteric subject matter at a young age by her paternal grandmother, she explores subjects such as medicinal plants, natural remedies, astrology, and fortune telling in her work. Golik’s works will be on view at Sparks Gallery from May 4 – June 30, 2024 with a reception on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5-8p.m. RSVP is encouraged, RSVP here!

San Ysidro’s PedWest border crossing is back open and San Diego’s business community is happy that border traffic can resume. In other news, there tends to be more need for blood this time of the year and blood drives across San Diego County are looking to fill that gap. Plus, San Diego's planned facility to recycle wastewater is the most expensive capital project in the city’s history, and this week, the project goes underwater at the Miramar Reservoir.

These popular 90-minute performances are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th-century Spanish galleon replica, San Salvador. Guests will be fully engaged in pirate theatrics at the dock and underway on San Diego Bay for unforgettable pirate theatrics. The perfect treat for out-of-town visitors and locals alike! General admission to the Maritime Museum is included. Explore the boats and exhibits before or after your fun with the actors and sail crew! Remember to arrive early and check-in 15 or 30 minutes prior to your show. We kick off the year with our first Boarded! March 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. And, if you cannot make it in March, here are the upcoming 2024 performance dates: May 18, July 13, September 21, October19, November 30 and December 28. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

South Bay Earth Day returns to Bayfront Park! Update: Chula Vista’s South Bay Earth Day celebration now features a new, free, headline performance by genre-bending band Ozomatli! This celebration will feature a host of family-friendly activities, workshops, exhibits, vendors, art, food and drink, nonprofits, how-to and all-day entertainment featuring a nationally recognized, surprise headline recording artist. In addition to celebrating our precious, fragile planet and its bounty, South Bay Earth Day will engage and motivate visitors to choose environmentally friendly products and lifestyle choices, learn and practice, sustainable and mindful habits. Highlights of the zero-waste, day-long activation will include: · Fix-it-Clinic. Repair extends the life and reduces the environmental footprint of devices, furnishings and objects. Have something that needs fixing from lighting and gadgets to small electronics and mechanical devices? Bring them in! Mend your favorite outfit. Repair road and mountain bikes. One of our experts will help you evaluate, diagnose and fix it if they can. · Tie-Dye Workshop. Upcycle your plain (light-colored) garments and fabrics into original, colorful creations. · Live Entertaiment. All-day performances include Dreaming of You—Ultimate Selena Tribute, and a surprise marquee headliner to be announced. · Over 50 Green Vendors: everything sustainable and eco-conscious, from home furnishings to jewelry and apparel to garden gadgets, as well as exhibits and booths from local nonprofits, including Chula Vista Water Sports and Ocean Connectors with The Kayak Café; Citizens Climate Lobby; Living Coast Discovery Center; MAAC Project; SanDiego350; San Diego Community Power; and Creation Care Ministry. · Artist Alley. Enjoy the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. There will be at least three live painters on-site, and many artists will be present to talk about their works. Some items will be available for purchase. · Kid Zone: Paint or decorate free (one per household) kitchen waste caddies! Make piñatas out of recyclables! Visit live animals and learn about conservation in the Living Coast Discovery Center! Interactive sorting games! Coloring! Conservation corn hole! · Food Trucks. The San Diego area’s most diverse array of food truck options. · Compost Giveaway. Learn about the benefits of compost and take a small sample home. · Free Bike Valet South Bay Earth Day on Facebook / Instagram With nearly 280,00 residents, the City of Chula Vista is a state leader in sustainability awareness and activity. The City has been at the forefront of sustainability since rolling out its citywide recycling programs in 1993, joining the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1997, and publishing its first Climate Action Plan in 2000. The City also developed an Operations Sustainability Plan and a Waste Reduction Strategic Plan, or Zero Waste Plan, that considers “People, Planet, and Prosperity” as the “triple bottom line” to achieve social, environmental, and economic sustainability and a green local economy and community.

The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.

Join Producers Club members for an exclusive opportunity to see The Outsiders at the La Jolla Playhouse and enjoy a pre-reception prior to the show.

The story that defined a generation is reimagined as a groundbreaking musical. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and their chosen family of ‘outsiders’ are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. A story of the bonds that brothers share and the hopes we all hold on to, this gripping new musical reinvigorates the timeless tale of ‘haves and have nots’, of protecting what’s yours and fighting for what could be.