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Brought together to showcase their explorations in portraiture and reflective consciousness, the Hyde Art Gallery’s second exhibition of the Fall 2022 semester, The Living Hand, presents the works of two San Diego artists in conversation. Vicki Walsh’s paintings and Gail Schneider’s sculptures establish a repertoire of provocative, sensuously surfaced forms and character narratives to investigate the human body as visual language and to explore the mysticism surrounding identity. Modeled and rendered through a historical lens of antiquity and classical treatment of media, both artists are drawing upon fundamentalist ideals of portraiture, spanning global traditions, to address important structures of modern society utilizing surrealist, often enigmatic figures. "The Living Hand" will be on view at the Hyde Art Gallery from October 10 until November 10, 2022 at Grossmont College’s Hyde Art Gallery and an artist reception will be hosted by the gallery on October 18th from 5 - 7pm. The gallery’s daily walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and closed Friday through Sunday and legal holidays. Student and visitor parking for the Fall 2022 semester is complimentary. Please only use the unmarked white, student parking stalls. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and San Diego Public Library present an evening of macabre fun and hijinks with a live virtual panel featuring San Diego area horror writers: Brian Asman, Theresa Halvorsen, James Jensen, and Chad Stroup. Moderated by award-winning author Dennis K. Crosby, the discussion will cover the horror genre, why the authors love it, why each creator enjoys the genre as a fan and writer, books the authors love, their favorite movies adapted from horror fiction, and their spookiest recommendations for those new to the genre.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: An all-ages music festival at the library — sounds super wholesome, right? Stay Strange is an experimental noise art and music collective, and if your idea of "wholesome" is dark and very loud, this is the show for you. Noise art takes some getting used to, but there's a joy to be found in pushing boundaries, whether from experimenting with electronics, sound and gear or just plain old, ear-busting screaming. Artists like Quadra, Dark Friends, Christian Hell, Kole Galbraith and more will perform, and in the courtyard, there'll be art and zines from a bunch of vendors, including San Diego Zine Fest. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Stay Strange, San Diego’s exclusive noise-music collective, will once again curate Checked Out: An Experimental Music and Art Festival at the downtown Central Library on Saturday, October 15. We’ve gathered an incredible roster of musicians that push the boundaries of mainstream music, creating a new style of sound that is innovative, progressive, and daring. We will commence the music program of Checked Out: An Experimental Music and Art Festival in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at 12:30PM. This program will run until 5:00PM. Thanks to the library, Checked Out: An Experimental Music and Art Festival is free. This is also an all-ages event. First two hours of parking are free with validation. In addition to the adventurous music program in the auditorium we will have an equally exciting array of artists set up in the library courtyard. There you will find artists of all classifications vending art prints, homemade t-shirts, painting, fanzines, toys and more. There will be something for everyone.

The Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club’s 8th Taste of Rancho Santa Fe 2022: A Spectacular Food, Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Opening with Champaign toast and welcome by event chairman Luis Carranza, Club President Paulette Britton, District Governor Chuck Pretto and the entire Rancho Santa Fe Rotary team. Fabulous car displays and welcome by our title sponsors Hoehn Motors, Pacific Sotheby’s International and Future Legends. Scrumptious fun fare bites from restaurants and caterers of Rancho Santa Fe and beyond; Award winning wines, beers & spirits from vineyards of Napa Valley, Sonoma and many more; A sensational raffle; Shopping extravaganza; Great music and dance into the night on the green. Music: Cynthia Fletes, DC Entertainment Productions When you arrive at the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club event, club member and TV host & recording artistAmy Scruggs, will accompany and assist you with photo opportunities and interviews. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Foundation which supports funds and service to aiding organizations in need. Our local Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and Foundation takes on the toughest challenges in communities all over the world. In the past twelve months the RSF group of volunteers has visited, worked with and provided much needed funds to a Mexican children orphanage, Camp Pendleton military families as well as downtown San Diego homeless and disadvantaged housing groups, supported human trafficking victims organizations and Ukraine war refugees and funded a Ugandan international clean water project, and many more. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Distinction Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception of "In a Perfect World", a solo exhibition featuring Oils, Artist Proofs, and Hand Embellished Giclees by world renown Gabe Leonard. The exhibition will include new and past works, many almost sold out. In addition, one lucky winner will get to model for a Gabe Leonard painting. Come dressed up (in the style of Gabe's art) to get one free ticket. Get an additional ticket per $20 spent on Gabe's art. The winner will be drawn at 8pm and will get to model for Gabe and keep the painting! Additionally, we will have live music and drinks available for sale from Last Spot by Hidden Hive for the reception on October 8 from 6-10pm. Gabe Leonard spent his early years in rural Wyoming, sketching wildlife and selling his drawings for one dollar. After earning his BFA from Columbus College in Ohio, Leonard honed his talents on the ultra-competitive Venice Beach boardwalk. Described as "Johnny Cash meets Quentin Tarantino," Gabe Leonard's original art and prints possess an intense cinematic quality combining the gestural brushwork of expressionism with the expert lighting and framing of a Hollywood cinematographer. His oils are cinematic, atmospheric and moody, revolving around outlaws, rugged noir characters to create narratives full of dramatic possibility. While his subjects and compositions belie a heavy influence of modern and contemporary cinema, Leonard's artistic style is rooted firmly in a European tradition. While he often breaks from academic restrictions with his loose brushwork and characteristic drips, he counts Rembrandt, Mucha, Klimt and Schiele as amongst his influences. Following a string of sell-out shows and acquisitions by high-profile collectors, Leonard has quickly become one of the most sought-after artists in the world. Whenever his work is up for sale, galleries, art enthusiasts and high-profile celebrities rush to buy his admirable art and paintings. Recent celebrity collectors include Quentin Tarantino, Charlie Sheen, and Rueben Fleischer. Leonard currently resides in Los Angeles. The exhibition will run from Oct 10 - Nov 5. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

This year's fire season will be delayed due to the winter's heavy rains and cooler temperatures.

With 48 hours left before Title 42 is lifted, migrant shelter operators in the San Diego region say they still don’t know what to expect.

The child care industry is still having a hard time recovering from the pandemic.

From the organizers: Celebrating ballet masterworks from the 20th century by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Peter Martins. 'Rubies' In 1967, the great Russian-born choreographer, George Balanchine, created his world famous ballet Jewels for the New York City Ballet. The three act ballets all have a different composer and motif. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is the second act of the ballet and truly captures the sexy energy and athleticism of our country. The ballet is packed with adventure, fun and playfulness, and the dazzling bejeweled costumes will take your breath away. 'Divertimento' from 'Le Baiser De La Fée' Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée (the Fairy’s Kiss) was created for the New York City Ballet for the 1972 Stravinsky Festival. The New York Times dance critic has described the ballet as one of George Balanchine’s greatest and most unusual works. The choreography is deeply poetic and has always moved audiences by its light and shade, creating an experience you will never forget. 'Ash' With accelerated tempi to the exciting music by Michael Torke, Peter Martins, former artistic director of New York City Ballet, launches 10 dancers on a non-stop series of thrilling solos, duets, and ensemble dances that leaves audiences amazed and thrilled. Performances: Sat, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm and Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00pm Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, Downtown San Diego Thur, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido City Ballet of San Diego on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV (not available to stream with the PBS app). Through on-camera interviews, compelling footage, and historical photographs, this film tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States.