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A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play “SUMO.”

Lack of EV chargers in remote areas could derail California’s aim to electrify cars. In Imperial County, residents have access to few public chargers and buy electric cars at only a fifth of the statewide rate.

All are invited to attend the inaugural Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts "Fellowship Forum", an afternoon of film screenings and panel discussions celebrating the diverse artistic work of fellows from across the UC San Diego community. This event showcases cinematic work produced by over a dozen graduate students, faculty, staff and recent undergraduate alumni who represent the first to receive a fellowship from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. The fellowship awards provide support for cinematic research and production projects with a goal of enhancing the creative and academic community. The forum will feature three, 45-minute segments of film screenings and panel discussions, concluding with a celebratory reception of light refreshments. The projects highlighted in the Fellowship Forum span an impressive range—from narratives of conflict and violence in Columbia’s mining industry, to a philosophical deepfake of Drew Barrymore, cosmic opera and so much more. Participating fellows include: • Jalal Al-Marashi Jaffer '24, Alumni • Cuyler Ballenger, Graduate Student • Zeinabu Davis, Faculty • Yingjie Fei, Graduate Student • Emily Greenberg, Graduate Student • Todd Henry, Faculty • Zakary Hori '24, Alumni • Ashley Jones '24, Alumni • Lev Kalman, Staff • Luciana Marcos Laberge, Staff • Daisuke Miyao, Faculty • Rida Qadeer '24, Alumni • Alexandro Segade, Faculty EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP TO THE EVENTBRITE _________________________ ABOUT THE SURAJ ISRANI CENTER FOR CINEMATIC ARTS The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts in the School of Arts and Humanities serves as the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts. The center provides access and opportunity for UC San Diego students and scholars to pursue their passion in cinematic arts through research, scholarship, teaching, production and exhibition of film and moving-image arts. _________________________ Questions? Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu Visit: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/ Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

After 50 Years, the City of San Diego is set to begin construction on Beyer Park in San Ysidro.

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is to focus on picture books.

The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.

Local horror-comedy darlings Dad Skeleton return with their freakiest and funniest variety show yet. Featuring some thrilling sketch comedy, improv, drag, and general comedic brilliance, you’ll laugh until your head falls off.* *You are responsible for locating your own disembodied head. Featuring: Improv from Jackie: The Improvised Martial Arts Movie JACKIE is an improvised martial arts movie in the style of Jackie Chan. Joel Arriola and Brandon Hensgens bonded their shared love of Jackie Chan and wanted to bring a new physical show to the stage with LIVE foley effects. Martial Arts experience: None. Falling experience: Loads. Improv experience: Yes. @jackiechanimprov Comedic Bits and Brilliance by David Bowers Dave Bowers credits his comedic style to his time studying comedy and improv at the Annoyance in New York. Inspired by the solo comedy art pieces, variety shows, and loose bits seen across the North Brooklyn comedy scene, Dave brings his East Coast antics to Southern California. @daidbro23 And a sketch comedy headliner by us, Dad Skeleton. About Dad Skeleton: Dad Skeleton is a comedy collective based in San Diego from the minds of Jacob Rozansky and Paige Oberholtzer. With a carousel of incredible local actors and performers, they bring fresh, hilarious theatricality to the White Family Next Stage. From giant cigarettes to spitting up blood, they use every element of the theater to deliver a memorable performance.

Sandra Cisneros will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems Sandra Cisneros is a Latina American short-story writer and poet regarded as a key figure in Chicano literature. Cisneros is best known for her first novel, "The House on Mango Street," and her subsequent short story collection, "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories." Her most recent books are "Martita, I Remember You: A Story in English and Spanish" and "Mujer sin vergüenza." Cisneros is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, the USA Literary Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and more. She established the Macondo Writers Workshop, which provides socially conscious workshops for writers, and she founded the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation, which awards talented writers connected to Texas. Included in the ticket is live music from Shhhhh to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. More info about Shhhhh at www.shhhhhtheband.com. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Jesmyn Ward and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an intimate evening filled with art and spirituality at the opening of the solo show Connection with the Spirit by Katerina Husar Lazarova. This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 05, 2024, at 6 p.m. at ASTO Gallery, 3927 Convoy St. Experience the powerful connection between art and the spirit as Katerina Husar Lazarova showcases her latest work. Immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of her creations and explore a series of paintings inspired by solitude, self-reflection, and the spontaneity of surrealistic automatic drawing, blending vibrant layers of color with delicate details. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with your inner self and the spirit through the transformative power of art. See you there! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solo-show-connection-with-the-spirit-by-katerina-husar-lazarova-tickets-1021277216647?aff=oddtdtcreator Katerina Husar Lazarova on Instagram and Facebook

The Human Society is also asking people for help fostering animals to relieve the overcrowded shelters.