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While the district saw modest increases in state test scores overall this year, leaders are celebrating notable gains made by Hispanic and Latino students.

Exhibition runs March 24 - April 24, 2025. Join us for a conversation with artists Jennifer Anne Bennett and Jeanne Dunn. In the gallery, their large-scale canvases envelop us with the omnipresent beauty of Nature. Bennett’s animated brushstrokes and sumptuous color-washes coax luminous landscapes into being. Inspired by the healing experience of Japanese "forest-baths" (shinrin-yoku), Dunn paints a sensual arboreal space using vibrant hues and quasi-representational forms. Free and open to the public. Parking is free on event night on STAFF in Parking Lot 1. Gallery hours: M-Th 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Fridays and Weekends. Visit: https://www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/exhibits/index.shtml

Super hero wings return to Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to support the Run For The Wall 35th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War. RFTW is an annual motorcycle ride from California to Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to honor veterans and call for an accounting of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA). The inaugural RFTW took place in San Diego, Calif., May 1989, led by U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Gunny” Gregory to bring awareness of the POW/MIA dilemma. Today, the RFTW is the largest and longest organized motorcycle ride of its kind in the world. The Honor Wings will be displayed at Mt. Soledad as they did for Honor Ride 2021- The impressive super hero steel wings are comprised of dog tag "feathers" that represent the MIA from the Vietnam War (1573 at present). Each dog tag is embossed with the name of the MIA veteran, branch of service, location last seen and date of disappearance-similar to the POW/MIA memorial bracelets concerned citizens wore during the Vietnam War in hopes of their return. The POW/MIA Wings is an art piece based on the wings that belong to the super heroine character LT Williams in the story "Purple Foxes United." The historical fiction story was inspired by the Son Tay raid, the most daring mission executed to save Prisoners of War. Many of the characters are based on legends of carrier aviation and Honor Flight San Diego alumni veterans. Local WWII child Prisoner of War, Tom Crosby (91) will convey his support and share his POW experience, then ride in a motorcycle escort to Ontario, Calif. to meet the main group of riders for the official RFTW cross-country kick-off. Tom and his family of five were held captive for 37 months shortly after the Japanese entered Manilla. “I’m so honored to participate in this event in support of the Run For The Wall as it is a tremendous undertaking the riders commit to each year to ensure the Prisoners of War and Missing In Action are never forgotten. May God be with them,” stated Tom Crosby.

Create imagery or sculptures using the process of paper making! Paper is a material that is a staple in nearly every art form across the world, be it for drawing, painting or even sculpture. Inspired by different methods of paper making from easter Asia, and paper based arts such as Mexican cartonería, Students will learn how to create paper pulp using recycled paper, ways to dye the paper pulp and how to create imbedded imagery in sheets of paper or how to use the pulp as a “paper clay” to create sculptures. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1276411?day=2025-03-01&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Inspired by California’s Light and Space art movement, join us on March 9 to explore how color and light influence the way we see and depict the world around us. Learn about MCASD’s Light and Space gallery and collection of color field paintings while enjoying a hands-on macramé workshop! We'll create vibrant pieces using knots, beads, yarn, fabric, and light. Art Activity: Macramé workshop using knots, beads, yarn, fabric, and light Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

As part of the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival's 'Arte Latino' we are partnering with the 'Rhythm & Roots' Arts and Culture series (Charanga Night), Senses Human Bistro, and UCSD Park & Market to bring you an amazing night of film, art, music, dancing, food, drinks and a great time with friends old and new. We will start the night off with a meet the Artist Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. on the second floor next to the Digital Gym Cinema where you will see some amazing Art and meet some of the Artists who created it. We will be posting some artist information in the discussion portion of this invite. Arte Latino is curated by Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte Latino). This portion is FREE! Next (6-9 p.m.) you will be treated to some amazing LIVE music by 'Charanga NYS' lead by Joseph Aportela who also happens to be a featured artist at our Film Festival this year. The Rhythm & Roots series happens monthly at the Senses Human Bistro on the first floor and is about as good as it gets when it comes to Latin Jazz in San Diego. At Senses Human Bistro you can purchase delicious food and drinks to enjoy while listening to the amazing music. The concert is free, but please Register Now If you choose, you can also watch a movie at the Digital Gym Cinema on the second floor where we screen Independent and Foreign Films all year long. Movie tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office. https://digitalgym.org/ Of course this is all in collaboration with the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, check here for tickets and information: https://sdlatinofilm.com/site_2024/ https://senseshumanbistro.com/ https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/ Cover Art by Joseph Aportela! We hope you can join us and please spread the word!

Witness floral magic bloom on canvas when Concetta Antico paints a rich bouquet of flowers from her Spring garden! Sure to be a beautiful night to be remembered filled with creative inspiration at her elegant Salon of Art Gallery and the floral scents of the season become a rainbow- colored symphony. See artistic beauty created before your very eyes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience art in its purest and visceral form as master artist Concetta wield's her brush and paint flies! Gypsy Violin melodies with Mr. Christopher Vitas, delicious hors d'oeuvres, tempting sweets and libations! Heartfelt conversations will abound at this limited Color Queen VIP Springtime Soiree! Visit: https://concettaantico.com/exhibitions/ Concetta Antico on Instagram and Facebook

New Village Arts presents "La Havana Madrid" Written by Sandra Delgado Original Music by Cristian Amigo Original Lyrics by Sandra Delgado Directed by Richard Trujillo Music Direction by Carlos Ordiano Choreography by Lilea Alvarez and Tamara Rodriguez Previews: March 21-28, 2025 Opening Night: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Runs: March 21 - April 27, 2025 Tickets start at $40! Link to Website: https://newvillagearts.org/la-havana-madrid/ New Village Arts invites audiences to step back in time to the 1960s as the Ray Charles Stage is transformed into "La Havana Madrid," the legendary Chicago nightclub where newly arrived Latinx immigrants found solace, community, and the rhythms of home. Inspired by real stories, Sandra Delgado’s "La Havana Madrid" brings to life the experiences of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian newcomers navigating their place in a rapidly changing city. Against the backdrop of mambo and salsa, they discover love, resilience, and the power of music to create belonging. By the end of the night, audiences will find it impossible to stay in their seats—so we encourage you to bring your dancing shoes and prepare to be swept away by the soul-stirring Latiné beat! Join us after select performances of "La Havana Madrid" for our Social Dance Club after-party, in collaboration with Salsa-Bachata y Vino! Performance Schedule as follows: Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. New Village Arts on Instagram

Master the Art of Sourdough! Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. This 2-hour class introduces intermediate level topics in sourdough baking, such as heirloom wheat varieties, inclusions, discard recipes, a new less time-intensive bread recipe, and bulk baking. This workshop includes your own take-home loaf of sourdough bread (to bake the next morning). Prerequisite: It is helpful if you have already taken Hands-On Sourdough Bread Workshop &/or already know how to maintain a starter and bake a loaf of sourdough bread before taking this class. We won’t be covering the basic bread recipe or basic starter maintenance. This workshop is for ages 16+years. All ingredients and materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Intermediate Sourdough Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president.