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Join us for an extraordinary HOLI celebration presented by CRY America - San Diego Action Center! Immerse yourself in the vibrant beats, colorful tapestry of diverse cultures, and a joyous atmosphere. This event goes beyond just reveling in the spirit of Holi; it's an invitation to stand in solidarity with us on a mission to create a world where every child's dreams are valued and their rights ardently protected. Let's paint a brighter future, one vibrant color at a time! 📅 Mark Your Calendar: March 23, 2024 - Saturday 🎉 Festivities Kick Off: 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 Location: Hourglass Community Park, 10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92126 🔗 Secure Your Tickets Here 🎫 Early Bird Pricing Currently On! Hurry, tickets are limited, and prices go up at the door. 🌟 Highlights: Delightful Kids' Performance at 11 AM Exciting Holi Celebration at Noon onwards Play with Colors, Dance to Lively Music Savor Delicious Indian Food 💖 Volunteers and Sponsors Wanted! CRY America - San Diego Action Center is looking for passionate individuals like you to make a difference. This is your golden opportunity to contribute to providing a safe and secure life for a child. For questions, volunteering, or more information, reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org 🌐 Learn More About Our Projects: CRY America 📱 Stay Connected: CRY San Diego community page Instagram - CRY San Diego CRY San Diego Holi | Facebook Let's come together, celebrate, and make a difference in the lives of those in need! See you there! 🌈🎉✨

In this two-day workshop we’ll explore the potential of the Prose Poem form as a meaningful addition to the writer’s toolbox. Our first session will serve as introduction: we’ll discuss examples of the prose poem—some poems will be finished pieces & other will show how some poets switched from lined verse to the prose poems format & possibly why. Participants will have an opportunity to create some prose poems of their own. The following week at our second session, you’ll be asked to bring copies of prose poems you have written. Please be prepared for a read and critique segment wherein you’ll be asked to read your work, discuss how you chose the form & why. This two-part workshop is an excellent opportunity for writers of prose to discover how their work can be transformed into a poetic form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

LIVE at the Howard Brubeck Theatre! Back on Stage and In Person! Palomar Performing Arts Proudly Presents CONCERT HOUR Every Thursday at 1 p.m. Join us every Thursday at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the San Marcos Campus for a FREE LIVE Concert Hour Performance at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the Palomar College Campus, San Marcos. Palomar Performing Arts is excited to open its doors to our students, staff and community members for our Free Concert Hour Series in person every Thursday at 1 p.m. LIVE on the Howard Brubeck Theatre Stage. John K. Russell, DMA, is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at Palomar College. He also serves as the Music Director of the San Diego Master Chorale. At Palomar College, he conducts the Chamber Singers and the Palomar Chorale, teaches applied voice, oversees the vocal music program, and leads the Palomar Choral Academy, an annual week-long immersive choral music experience for high school students. As Music Director of the SD Master Chorale, Dr. Russell conducts and coordinates all the Chorale’s artistic activities, including programming an entire concert season with performances around the San Diego region. He also prepares the chorus for performances with San Diego Symphony and regional orchestras. For additional show information, please visit www.palomarperforms.com. Palomar Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery in Escondido will host an exhibit by two exceptional artists, Diana Bloomfield and Debra Achen, award winners in the gallery’s 2023 (S)Light of Hand Alternative Process Juried Exhibition. Bloomfield, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was honored by juror Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, California, for her floral print, “Hydrangea,” a tricolor gum over cyanotype print. Achen, of Monterey, California, was honored by The Photographer’s Eye Director Donna Cosentino for “Shoring Up,” a folded and stitched pigment print that references climate change. Bloomfield specializes in 19th century printing techniques, with a concentration on gum bichromate, platinum and cyanotype processes. Her photographic vision springs from the world of memories, and her images carry the flavor of waking up and trying to recall a dream. Her work, she says, “is more about holding onto memories, which are always fugitive and ever shifting, and I wanted to get them down on paper.” Her printing process entails creating transparencies from a digital image, then exposing them on contact paper multiple times using ultraviolet light. “It’s a nice blending of 19th and 21st century technologies,” Bloomfield says. Achen, who loves nature and landscape photography, recently applied her art to address climate change. After shooting her images, Achen folds, rips, scorches, and even stitches the prints, creating works of art that evoke a planet in crisis. “I started noticing when I was out shooting in the field that I would find myself thinking about what’s this landscape going to be like, how much of this forest is going to be left for the next generations,” Achen says. “I was feeling like I’m documenting this for future generations, and that’s a sad thing.” The artists will discuss their processes and inspirations at an artists’ talk at The Grand, 321 E. Grand Ave., across the street from the gallery, at 3 p.m. on March 9. That will be followed by a reception at The Photographer’s Eye, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Photographer's Eye is a nonprofit. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

'Distorted Thoughts' is a solo exhibition by Muse, exploring the human psyche and its intricacies in an attempt to understand and accept ourselves and ultimately, humanity. Muse communicates through various mediums such as photography, embroidery, performance art, interactive installation, and clothing. This body of work explores the human psyche through the use of symbolism in fashion, photography, and performance art. It aims to guide and invite the viewer to delve into their own emotional state. In doing so, the viewer is able to confront the spectrum of self. About the artist Muse is a Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who specializes in fashion and storytelling. The sewing machine is Muse’s paintbrush, and clothing is her canvas. With an extensive background in both subconscious and conscious exploration, as well as intensive philosophical and psychological study, Muse has developed a method to invoke visceral truly unique and powerful artistic vision. Through her work, Muse creates a transformative space that encourages the viewer to explore their inner worlds and embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

The unique objects displayed at the niche of Mingei International Museum reflect the creative expressions of seven international female artists selected by Persian Place, from Feb. 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Seven international female artists were invited to create work inspired by the Shahnameh, a 10th and 11th-century epic poem by Persian poet Abul Qasem Ferdowsi. The Shahnameh narrates the heroic tales of Persian kings and also acknowledges the pivotal role of Iranian women as influential nurturers and warriors in their communities. The showcased artists include Shirin Aghdaie, Sasha Furlan, Melissa Meier, Yasaman Mostajeran, Marty Ornish, Sara Soleimani Qashqai, and Soroor Sharifi. Visit: mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Hullabaloo is performing their final show at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Amphitheatre starting at 2 p.m., with a portion of proceeds going to Feeding San Diego! Hullabaloo has been making music for kids and families for two decades, performing all across the country at large festivals and tiny backyard parties. Before the show, join a pre-party crafting session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. Get creative with tissue paper and pipe cleaners to create flowers that will last forever. Reserve your tickets now to join in on the fun and congratulate Hullabaloo for 20 amazing years! San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Reserve your table at The Grill at Torrey Pines for the most exciting time to eat out, San Diego Restaurant Week! Gather your favorite dining companions and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner featuring favorites from the custom-made outdoor rotisserie. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to try a variety of dishes to satisfy all palates. Learn more: https://www.lodgetorreypines.com/event/event-sdrw-grill The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Scott Simon remembers screenwriter Robert Towne, who died this week. Towne won an Oscar for Chinatown, which is considered one of the best screenplays in American cinema.

This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival featured "Indigenous Voices of the Americas" and was full of surprises — like Bolivian women skateboarding in traditional garb — bowler hats and poofy skirts.