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We are proud to announce “Welcome Home: The AjA Project’s First Neighborhood Open House” in celebration of 20 years of youth participatory storytelling through photographic arts. “Welcome Home” will be a family friendly, all day, open house event offering free S.T.E.A.M and wellness workshops, neighborhood food vendors, gallery reception, live DJ, guest speakers, and an opportunity to learn more about AjA’s rich history and new vision for transformative youth art programming. We welcome you to join us at our City Heights home location on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 to meet our new Director, passionate teaching artists, and experience our transformative, student centered arts programming. Sign up for the free event is available through: bit.ly/welcomehomeopenhouse. It is our goal to provide our City Heights community with a home base and safe space for youth creativity. Related links: The AjA Project on Instagram The AjA Project on Facebook About the AjA Project

As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.

Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres in 2019, a deal that gives him the right to terminate the agreement after this season and become a free agent.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series that showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent with an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. Four concerts, three performances each: Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin, Jamie Shadowlight; Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie, Jack Tempchin, Lisa Sanders; Jefferson Jay plays Don Truesdail, Hugh Gaskins, Gaby Aparicio; Marie Haddad, Israel Maldonado, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas. After concert meet and greet. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét and Billie Eilish were among the winners of major awards at the 66th Grammy Awards, presented on Sunday, February 4, but no one artist dominated prizes.

An Israeli radio station is broadcasting messages and songs to hostages in Gaza, and a Palestinian station in the West Bank is broadcasting families' messages to relatives recently jailed in Israel.

Oklahoma City and several other cities last year worked with NOAA to map neighborhoods to find out how heat impacts neighborhoods. The data can help cities prepare and adapt to a warmer world.

From the organizers: Afro Future Con (*formerly Afro Con) creates space for Culture, Art, Technology, and Wellness to intersect for entertainment and innovation. Join us for Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Afrofuturism and explore the possibilities of the future. This in-person event will take place on Sat Sep 09 2023 at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Find the full schedule here. Afro Future Con 3.0 is all about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. From mind-bending art installations to thought-provoking panel discussions, this event will leave you inspired and amazed. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our reality. Discover visionary artists, innovative tech startups, and influential speakers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Afrofuturism and join the conversation about the future of art, technology, and society. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the Afro Future Con experience, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates Afrofuturism and its power to shape our world. Get your tickets now and be a part of Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Afro Future Con is a a family friendly space where comics, art, wellness, and technology play nicely together. During the day, we will have cosplay, games and activities for the youth as well as workshops for the more mature. Special guest speakers... Ajani Brown - Professor, San Diego State University Keithan Jones - Power Knights Mr. Maxx Moses - Afrofuturist Artist and Thought Leader Tony Washington - Artist and Producer Marcus Newsome - Lightning Strike Comics Charlie Reign - Paragon VTOL Tendayi Nyeke - Kizazi Moto Reagan Gomez-Preston - Cleveland Show Nikita Caleme - Disney's Lion King and more (TBD) Comic, art, and cultural vendors Appearances by: Jamie Foxworth - Family Matters Food Vendors Hey Sugar Li'l Dutchie Soul Food City Workshops and Panels include: Comic Arts Creator Panel – Perspectives from Different Phases Afrofuturism in Current Animation Afrofuturism through African and African American Lenses Traditions - Daughter of the Fates Movement Matters – for Kids and Adults? 5 Gates to Africa – Travel and Tourism Visions Manifested Forum with Local Visionaries Organizing and Innovating: Refugee Futures of Work in San Diego Afro Future Con After Party - CosPlayers Ball (separately ticketed adult after party) at Grafitti Gardens is not family friendly. It is strictly for adults who want to come togehter and party for a cause. Cosplay Contest w/ Cash Prize Special performance by: Kahlil Nash Eternal w/ 805 South, LLC as MC DJ Cuts on vinyl Food and Beverages ...and more! Visit Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background.

Preservation Hall is a humble, much-loved room dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. It’s a well-worn, well-loved space that’s physically small but spiritually huge. People from around the globe make pilgrimages to it, and this fall, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is embarking on a pilgrimage of its own: a nationwide tour to celebrate the Hall’s 60th anniversary. The band’s mission remains focused on initiating audiences into the ineffable, almost religious experience of channeling their ancestors through the music and culture they’ve inherited from them. “Touring is a part of our ritual,” Ben Jaffe, creative director of Preservation Hall, adds. “It’s our tradition. When my parents began touring with the band in the early 60s, they were bringing something that most people didn’t even know existed to stages all over the world. It was this magnificent revelation to people that something so beautiful could even exist. People come to Preservation Hall and have transformative experiences, and that’s part of our mission: to go out in the world and make that experience available to people. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This weekend in the arts: art at two parks for Park Social; "Posters of Optimism" at Art Produce; Bach Collegium; Community Fest (and "Purple Rain" screening) at UC San Diego's new amphitheater; free opera for kids and more.