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From the organizers:Oolong Gallery presents: Amy Pachowicz Gilded Age February 7 – March 10, 2025Opening Reception: February 7, 6–8 p.m.Gallery Hours: Wed – Sat 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Appointments advised:info@oolongallery.com | +1 858 229 2788Oolong Gallery is pleased to present Gilded Age, a solo exhibition by San Diego artist Amy Pachowicz. Through a series of evocative botanical paintings and large and small-scale collages, Pachowicz explores themes of nostalgia, impermanence, desire, death and sensuality, as well as the dissonance between personal memory and the larger world’s turbulence.Pachowicz’s delicate botanical renderings depict fragments of life—branches, feathers, and leaves—suspended in rich fields of color, relics of the natural world that once pulsed with vitality but now exist as remnants of what was. The artist grapples with the tension between artistic creation and the realities of global suffering, reflecting on what it means to live and create amid conflict and loss.“I hang bundles of cut plants in my studio: flowers, sage, my neighbors weeds that grew four feet high, even a found feather. I dry them, sketch them and draw them in a large format. I draw them alone against a background of color. These are large scale oil stick drawings of relics suspended in space; remnants of the life that once flowed through them.”Her collages, constructed from carefully sourced print media spanning the 1960s through the 1980s, are deeply personal yet universally resonant. Drawing from childhood encyclopedias, vintage magazines, and family ephemera—including materials from her father’s career as a traveling encyclopedia salesman—Pachowicz weaves together a visual narrative of a world once filled with analog wonder, before the digital age redefined the way we consume imagery and knowledge. The muted tones and textures of these compositions stand in stark contrast to the oversaturated, pixelated media landscape of today.“I compile collages of print media from my childhood and nostalgic images I’ve collected. 1980’s Penthouse, our family encyclopedia set (my father was a traveling encyclopedia salesman back in the 70’s), teen beat magazines and Charlie’s Angels posters, my grandmother’s Betty Crocker cookbook; the things of a girl growing up in a previous era of California, all make it into the collages. I remember a time when printed media had a feeling of value. I grew up reading books and playing in canyons, feeling grass and sun and skinned knees on concrete. The digital age and computerized images are different.""Color pictures from the 1967 encyclopedia Britannica are rich and soft; nuanced teals, magentas, mint greens and lilacs entertained me. Color photos today are full of primary reds, blues and yellows. I glance and look away. It must have something to do with a change in printing and inks. The encyclopedia I looked at as a child also had black and white images of far off places. A distant island, an uninhabited beach, an arctic glacier photographed in a way where it looked like an explorer was approaching for the first time; discovering a new land. Today the world feels overexposed from digital advertising.”Amy Pachowicz (born 1968) was raised in San Diego and is working with themes of nostalgia and nature. She studied archaeology and graduated from UCSD in 1996 with a minor in studio painting following a year at Barnard College, Columbia University, NY. Pachowicz’s practice is informed by an early academic foundation in archaeology, a discipline that continues to shape her exploration of artifacts—whether organic or printed—as vessels of memory and meaning. Her work has been exhibited at Oolong Gallery in Encinitas, juried exhibitions at the Athenaeum in La Jolla, and numerous group shows across San Diego since the late 1990s, including ICE Gallery in 2002.

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The California Equity Initiative is hosting a virtual workshop to educate workers on their employment rights, especially in light of federal rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) protections. With the revocation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order, it is critical that California workers understand how state laws can protect them from discrimination, unfair labor practices, and workplace inequities.Expert panelists include:· Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Chair of the Public Employment and Retirement Committee · Bradley Gage, Employment Law and Civil Rights Attorney· Allison Lim, Staff Attorney at the Center for Workers' Rights· Janae Trevillion, H.R. ProfessionalWHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 6 PM PTWHERE: Virtual (Zoom) – Registration Requiredhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lW8vMy0dSeyKtB2tzXQAyw#/registration

Sesame Place San Diego is kicking off its First-Annual Mardi Gras celebration beginning Friday, February 14 to Sunday, March 9 on select dates. This vibrant, family-friendly event invites guests to join in the fun with Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors, and special performances featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends.Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the dazzling Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, an exciting Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages.For a limited time, kids ages 3 to 9 years-old can go free to the park with a paid adult ticket. For families looking for year-round fun, a Season Pass offers unlimited visits all season long with no blockout dates and can be purchased now for up to 20% off. Season Passes offer the best benefits and unbeatable savings – including free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive rewards, and more.ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Entertainment and Fun with Your Favorite Furry Friends:ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a complimentary Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt Map at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters and go on a special Mardi Gras themed search throughout the park. Once completed, turn the sheet in at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters to receive a special Mardi Gras prize. ALL NEW! Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade – This colorful, musical cavalcade celebrates carnival time with festively decorated floats and Sesame Street friends dressed up and ready to shine. It’s a cavalcade full of lively tunes, fancy dancing, and plenty of family fun. The floats are decked out for Mardi Gras with colors of purple, gold, and green and some of the sparkliest things ever seen. The whole family can join the party at the Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade! ALL NEW! Photos with Sesame Street Friends – Make memories and get a photo with furry friends in their Mardi Gras attire around the park! ALL NEW! Dine with Elmo & Friends – Join Elmo and more Sesame Street friends for a special Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal while jamming out to traditional New Orleans music and march in a mini Mardi Gras Parade! Rides and Attractions for the Whole FamilyDuring the winter season, Sesame Place invites guests to enjoy a full day of excitement with rides and attractions for all ages. From a child’s first roller coaster and a colorful carousel to an Elmo-themed rocket ship adventure, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, featuring the iconic 123 Stoop, Big Bird’s Nest, and Oscar the Grouch’s trashcan, where Sesame Street truly comes to life!Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during February and March. Attraction availability is subject to change without notice. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/For the most recent updates, guests can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram .

San Diego’s Songwriter Sanctuary is back for a new year of original music in a space that sings, recently announcing the entire 2025 schedule (complete with a limited run of season passes), which will commence with a two-year anniversary concert on Friday, January 31 featuring intimate in-the-round performances by Jeff Berkley, Will Stucky, and Shelbi Bennett w/ The Midnight Pine. The event will be guest-hosted by Lauren Leigh of Writers Round SD, the sister series of Songwriter Sanctuary. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.)Introducing Season PassesFor the first time, Songwriter Sanctuary is offering season passes, on sale now through January 31. The passes grant all-access entry to every show in 2025 - a total of 11 concerts featuring 33 acclaimed San Diego-based (or affiliated) acts. Additional perks include a complimentary drink at each event, six guest passes to be used throughout the year, and recognition on the Songwriter Sanctuary website. Series curator Lindsay White highlights the significance of this initiative:“Pre-selling season passes help us guarantee fair pay for our artists while keeping the series financially accessible for all members of the community. Our goal is to grow this unique listening room series without compromising artist compensation or community access, but we need support from our neighbors to do so. We see touring acts charging as much or more for just one concert, so we hope our original music-loving audience will consider the value of a season pass, not only as a way to shop local, but also to stretch their entertainment budget for the year.”A Spectrum of TalentSongwriter Sanctuary has become a beloved showcase for San Diego’s deep pool of original artists. Acclaimed SD Music Hall of Fame songwriter and producer (not to mention preacher’s kid and natural orator) Jeff Berkley hosts with the charming wit and irreverence he has honed through decades of performances, while White approaches series curation as an opportunity to advocate for artists and community-building. Says White:“You’ll find some folky favorites and established acts, but I also try to platform a spectrum of artists and styles that represent our vibrant scene. Ultimately, it’s about coming together to experience the beauty and power of a great song.”Since its debut in January 2021, Songwriter Sanctuary has rarely featured repeat acts—a reflection of San Diego’s rich roster of talented creatives. Drawing from music scene mainstays and what White describes as a “mile-long” list of artist submissions, the showcase’s storytelling, Nashville-style round format invites artists to share the stories behind their songs and even collaborate by improvising on each other’s music, all while taking turns in the spotlight.For its 2-Year Anniversary concert on Friday, January 31, Berkley will hand over hosting duties to Lauren Leigh and perform as one of the evening’s three acts. The SD Hall of Famer and multi-SDMA winner performed in the inaugural show alongside White and original series curators Ben Grace Gilmore and Karyn Thurston Gilmore’s duo Story & Tune, who have since relocated to Portland, OR. Rounding out the bill will be San Diego’s own Will Stucky and Shelbi Bennett with a stripped down version of her SDMA-winning act The Midnight Pine. An Affirming SpaceThough not religiously affiliated with venue host and series partner Normal Heights United, Songwriter Sanctuary thrives on a harmonious collaboration between White, Berkley, and NHU Pastor Molly Lorden.“I often call the sanctuary the ‘fourth featured act' because it is just as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as the music and energy that fills it,” said White. “Molly, our sound tech Honza Kriwenky, and the many church members who volunteer their time continue to be such amazing teammates in this project. They intentionally offer a safe and affirming space to all members of their community, which has resulted in some incredibly healing moments for performers and attendees alike. Normal Heights United should teach other churches how to church.”Community aside, the century-old sanctuary's aesthetic charm speaks for itself. Sparkling lights strung across lofty ceilings, natural reverb, and a cozy circular seating arrangement create an inviting atmosphere perfectly suited for intimate performances and soaring vocals. You don’t have to be religious to feel the spirit.Event Details:Date: Friday, January 31, 2025Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages), but please be generous in your support of these top-tier talents. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artists are welcome as our guests. Food/Drink: Available for small purchase, thanks to partners at Normal Heights United and sponsors Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring in outside food. Please respectfully eat and dispose of waste.Accessibility: For venue accessibility requests, contact Molly Lorden at molly(at)nhunited(dot)org.2025 Season Schedule *subject to changesJan 31 - Second Anniversary Show!Jeff BerkleyWill StuckyShelbi Bennett with The Midnight PineFeb 28Rebecca JadeNubella HoneyAsh the AuthorMar 28The WellspringsAly RowellJustin John RodriguezApr 25The Lovebirds (tentative)Kaylee DaughertyBrittany TaylorMay 30SurrijaMandi MillerJonesy JonesJun 27 - LGBTQ Pride Show!Lily WecksKimikoIn MazesJul 25The Bella LunasEspiMiranda RamosAug 29Claire KingHailey WetzelLexi PulidoSep 26Joe SummersGrainne HuntHelena HolleranOct 24Shea GivensKevin CooperAnthony CullinsDec 5 - Holiday Edition!JT MoringCara CormierDavid Beldock and Peggy WatsonFor inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact:Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Season Passes: Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriter-sanctuary-january-2025-2nd-anniversary-special-tickets-1128223870969Songwriter Sanctuary SD on Instagram

Bach Collegium San Diego Presents Knock out Sounds with Reginald MobleyThe Return of Bach to BopBach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, is performing with countertenor d'Amore Reginald Mobley who showcases the thin lines between the worlds of baroque and jazz. The repertoire, from J.S. Bach and Purcell to Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, explores the world of improvisation, ornamentation, pulsating bass lines, and most importantly, groove.“When exploring the world of Baroque music and where it intersects with jazz, who better to lead the way than one of the great countertenors of this generation, Reginald Mobley,” said BCSD Musical Director Ruben Valenzuela. “We're incredibly fortunate to have him back with BCSD after the success of Bach to Bop from a few years ago. Get ready...from Purcell and Bach to Sarah Vaughan and Duke Ellington!"BCSD partnered with local schools to develop an education curriculum surrounding this program and the similarities and differences (and historical timeline of the genres) of baroque and jazz music. The pilot program is in development but BCSD is planning on having the students perform a piece or two on the concert program as a culmination of this special program.Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. | The Conrad Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, 92037Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. | All Souls’ Episcopal Church | 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Aprenderá estrategias para asistir durante la alimentación. Esta clase es presentada por la organización local Alzheimer's San Diego y está diseñada específicamente para los cuidadores. Se recomienda la inscripción previa. Regístrese en el enlace de boletos y obtenga más información en www.alzsd.org/services/education. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is bringing a seasonal twist to its monthly after-dark event with Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love!WHEN: Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.ABOUT OCEANS AT NIGHT: OCEANS OF LOVE Dive into the spicy sea-crets of love and courtship in the underwater world, get your groove on to a live DJ spinning classic love ballads and sip on some "Love Potion" cocktails and mocktails! You can also craft your own Valentine and make a luminary for a loved one — it’s love at first art! Plus, don’t miss some special animal interactions, including an evening shark and ray feeding, tide pool feeding and the chance to see a rainbow of fluorescent coral in our Living Light experience.EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIALSave $10 on tickets to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love with Early Bird Tickets! This offer is valid from February 4 at noon to February 11 at noon.Early Bird Ticket Price: $27 members | $30 general publicEarly Bird Glow Up Ticket Price: $62 members | $70 general publicGLOW UPEach Glow Up Ticket includes event admission, plus two complimentary drinks, light hors d’oeuvres and exclusive access to a private bar and reserved area.Please note Oceans at Night is a 21+ event.Tickets are on sale now.Can’t make it to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love? Here are more Valentine ideas to celebrate love at Birch Aquarium!Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok