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San Diego New Music celebrates San Diego's young and emerging composers with a concert of newly-composed works by composers selected through the 2023 Emerging Composers Commission Competition. Each one of these young composers is currently studying at a San Diego academic institution, and will be commissioned to compose an original work to be premiered at this concert. Join us in supporting the next generation of great composers. Composers: Joseph Ceballos - USD Gabriel de Guzman - SDSU Alex Laubach - Palomar College Mai Pacumio - SDSU Gerry Reoyo - SDSU Performers: Rachel Allen - trumpet Anahita Pestonjamasp - flute Varun Rangaswamy - bassoon Eric Starr - trombone For more infromation visit: sandiegonewmusic.com

Cups, windows and bottles are the familiar presence of glass in our lives. Yet, glass is so much more. Curated by Barrio Glassworks owner Mary Devlin, Breaking Glass Boundaries captures the magic of glassblowing and sculpture, offering a fusion where complex material is reimagined as swimming sea creatures, teardrops and even dramatic sentries. Experience this vivid expression of versatility, creativity, intricacy and the beauty of glass in many new and unexpected forms. Barrio Glassworks, founded in 2020, is a public glassblowing studio and retail gallery located in the historic Barrio community of the Carlsbad Village at 3060 Roosevelt Street. Stop by for a unique experience with an open viewing section for the public, allowing an up-close look at the mesmerizing art of glassblowing. Pop Up Art activities will take place at the Cannon Gallery between noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, July 22 or Aug. 12 where visitors can join in for a unique and free activity with one of the featured glass artists. For more information visit: barrioglassworks.com

"Art of West" highlights paintings and sculpture held in private collections by San Diego County based art collectors. Live sculpting takes place during the exhibition with artist Mehl Lawson, a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. "Art of the West" exhibitions and auction opens Sat. July 8 with a gala reception, Western barbeque and auction at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center located in San Diego, California. The exhibition, which runs from July 8 through August 2023, is curated by local Western art collectors such as Mehl Lawson, Mark Fehlman and features artworks from San Diego County collectors. Artists in the exhibition include Roy Anderson, Joe Bohler, Tom Browning, Marcia Burtt, Bruce Green, Ralph Love, Harry Jackson, Calvin Liang, Michael Malm, John Moyers, Terry Moyers, Bill Owen, Bob Pummill, Jim Reynolds, Jason Rich, Ray Roberts,Bob “Shoofly” Shufelt, Eric Sloan and Olaf Weighorst. Live and silent auctions will feature art works by local artists and sculpture by Mehl Lawson. Bonita is home to Cowboy Artist of America and Traditional Cowboy Arts Association member Mehl Lawson who leads a paint-out in the Sweetwater Valley every May as well as passing on sculpture traditions to the next generation of artists. For more information visit: bonitahistoricalsociety.org

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang! Join us for nightly fireworks June 30 - July 4. In honor of Independence Day, guests will get in the patriotic spirit when they witness a colorful fireworks display - free with admission to SeaWorld. This stunning mix of pyrotechnics is set to a triumphant musical score. This jaw-dropping show will illuminate SeaWorld’s skyline and captivate guests with its spectacular display of colorful flames and twinkling sparks. Join the fun and save during our 4th of July Sale - tickets are as low as $64.99! For more information visit: seaworld.com

Join us, Wednesday July 19, 2023 at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the local nonprofit organization: The Randy Jones Foundation. The American Me Comedy tour and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including host Jason Rogers, Kevin Mac, "Dr Botox" Danielle Marr Collins ("Dublin Housewives"), Anya Zova, Dylan Fisher, and San Diego's own Bob Hansen. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of The Randy Jones Foundation. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-712- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to The Randy Jones Foundation: a San Diego non-profit organization committed since 2017 to providing new opportunities and resources for our military families, our kids and our community through education, housing, and outdoor activities. Along with sporting events, educational programs, and outdoor activities, The Randy Jones Foundation also provides youth scholarships for driven student athletes 13-18 years old. These scholarships offer children of service members education, food, housing and financial assistance that helps provide a path for them to participate in athletic programs they would not be able to otherwise afford. Renewable scholarships are awarded on the basis of athletic ability, potential to succeed, and commitment to academic excellence. College readiness is a desired outcome for these prominent military children. The Randy Jones Foundation values the military community and is compelled to bring resources that truly make a difference. Come share this special one-nite comedy event in support of The Randy Jones Foundation! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego community's children, our future, and change lives, one laugh at a time! Randy Jones Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

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