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Rooted in African-American freedom struggles and Igbo cosmology, The Skeuomorph unfolds as a poetic meditation on technological agency and the myths we encode in our machines. At the center of the exhibition stands BLKBX (BB)—a sculptural object, a "smarter" speaker and a speculative AI entity trained on documents of African American and African Diasporic histories, biographies and philosophies of freedom. Through a multisensory installation featuring reimagined political speeches, archival fragments, and layered sonic environments, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how history reverberates in the present—shaping the voices we amplify, the ones we silence, and the futures we imagine. Co-sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series, this event includes panel discussion with Louis Chude-Sokei, Professor and George and Joyce Wein Chair of English and Director of the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program at Boston University; in addition to recently publishing The Sound of Culture: Diaspora and Black Technopoetics (2015), Chude-Sokei collaborated with Berlin based electronic artists Mouse on Mars, with whom he produced the album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (2021). Event moderated by Amy Alexander, Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery QI committee co-chair and Robert Twomey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Visual Arts and Committee Member of the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series. Chude-Sokei and Mendi Obadike will participate via Zoom. Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram

For the first time, doctors have created a customized treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat a baby with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder.

Kids explore Fiber Craft & Wearable Art! Monday through Friday, June 23 – 27 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! Wearable Art Summer Camp is all about exploring fiber arts and the wide world of wearable art! Does your child have an interest in fiber arts and learning macramé, embroidery and creating fun wearable art? Make original pieces of wearable art – lockets, pins, patches and more. This program fuses personal expression with design for daily use. Each week we’ll explore a new kind of wearable object, working with wire, fabric, shrinky dinks and fabric paint. Students will leave with a range of unique pieces and the fabrication skills to create or re-imagine their closet. In this fun week, kids will explore STEAM principles through: *Learning the science of upcycling through lots of traditional–and untraditional–mediums, *Exploring traditional techniques using needle & embroidery floss to create patterns, *Making original pieces of wearable art–lockets, pins, patches and more, *Taking a fun dive into the arts via lots of cool craft mediums, *And, applying conceptual math to macramé, the visual art of knots! This camp is recommended for kids ages 7-12 years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision available • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Kids Wearable Art Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

NCTD leaders called the move a "major milestone." The agency has directly hired the 450 previously contracted employees.

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.

From the organizers: Join one of the Ilan Lael Foundation’s Visiting Artist Program (VAP) Fellows in an exciting afternoon of art and culture: Saturday, November 23rd from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Union Hall Gallery. At 2 p.m., Visiting Artist Fellow Karla Cordero will host a poetry reading of her work juxtaposed with the work of VAP Fellows and the late James Hubbell’s in a unique ‘poetry conversation’. Following the reading, son of renowned San Diego artist James Hubbell, Brennan Hubbell, will guide participants in a “mini” folk dancing session at 3 p.m. Surrounded by the VAP exhibition, this event promises an engaging and participatory experience you won’t want to miss! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Gallery viewing time 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Karla Cordero poetry reading 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Folk dancing with Brennan Hubbell

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of herbalism with the “Seeds of Herbalism” course, designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the art and science of herbal practices. This six-week program offers an immersive experience for individuals eager to integrate herbs and nature into their daily lives. Visit: https://everydayplantmagic.com/seeds-of-herbalism-class-beginning WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a captivating blend of circus arts and comedy featuring over 30 rescued animals, including dogs, cats, and more. Led by Gregory Popovich, an alumnus of the Great Moscow Circus and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the show combines world-class juggling, gymnastics, and balancing acts with heartwarming interactions between animals and performers. This unique production has been celebrated as the “Best Family Show” in Las Vegas and has been a finalist on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.

Join us for a very special time of spiritual renewal and rebirth when the Divine comes close to bless and uplift us. During Easter, we celebrate the release of the lower nature and the resurrection of the higher, Divine nature. Included is the music, meditation, fellowship and a mystical Easter message. Offered online and in-person at: Spiritual Arts Institute 527 Encinitas Blvd Suite 206 Encinitas, CA 92024 Visit: Metaphysical Easter Fellowship Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

We join a whirlwind birding trip through San Diego — one of the top birdwatching destinations in the U.S. — where devoted birders set out at sunrise to spot 100 species in one day. The result? A surprising mix of meditation, curiosity and high-speed nature chasing.