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Tribal members say the new herd will strengthen ceremonial practices and connect them not only with the animal but also with other Indigenous nations.

Opening reception: We are pleased to invite you to the opening reception of the exhibition The Smallest Show on Earth: Paper Theaters Explored on Friday, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. On view September 23, 2022 - January 22, 2023 About the exhibition: This exhibition celebrates the long history and recent creative innovations in this unique art form. Paper theatres, also known as toy theatres, originated to promote productions in Victorian Era London. They were printed on paperboard sheets and sold as kits at the concession stand of an opera house, playhouse, or vaudeville theater. These paper theatre hobbyists ended up learning a great deal about scenic design, lighting effects, sound effects, musical underscoring, acting, directing — all through a paper theatre toy. The theaters gradually declined in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but have enjoyed a resurgence in interest in recent years among many puppeteers, filmmakers, theater historians, and hobbyists. This exhibition will introduce new audiences to this playful and engaging craft and offer the opportunity for a wide range of theatrically themed, complimentary programs. Curated by Scott Paulson. Funding for this project generously provided by Barbara Freeman, Ann Craig, UC San Diego Library and Mark and Kathryn Muñoz. Institutional support provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and by the Members of the La Jolla Historical Society. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of Opening Reception Sponsor Wheat & Water.

Sit back and enjoy a fun-filled night of stand-up comedy from YouTuber/podcaster/country music artist/mayor…Kurtis Conner. And please be nice to him! It’s the law! Kurtis Conner is embarking on his most ambitious solo comedy tour yet. A sell-out performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation, Conner is bringing his freshest, funniest material yet to the stage. After studying comedy writing and performance in Toronto, Conner quickly found an audience on Vine, later migrating to YouTube and growing that audience to over 3.7 million subscribers worldwide. His 2016 stand-up record "Cuppla Jokes" reached number 6 on the Billboard comedy chart and number 1 on iTunes, while his videos regularly hit the top ten trending page on YouTube. Conner has previously appeared on stage alongside collaborators Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden, and also hosts the "Very Really Good" podcast. WHEN| Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 ‣ This show starts at 7 p.m. WHERE| Balboa Theatre ‣ 868 4th Ave. San Diego, California 92101 ADMISSION| Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ Tickets start at $70+ SOCIALS| Follow Kurtis Conner on Instagram + Twitter

Thrash pioneers Machine Head are coming to San Diego for their brand new Of Kingdom And Crown Tour! Undisputed masters of murderous riffs, pugnacious grooves and ferocious hooks since 1991, Machine Head are long established as one of the most influential and incendiary bands in the metal world. Exploding into the world’s consciousness with 1994’s seminal Burn My Eyes album, the now legendary Oakland crew brutishly redefined what it meant to be heavy, incorporating a wild array of influences into some of the sharpest and most brutal metal anthems ever written. See them live at House of Blues on Thursday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. WHEN| Thursday, December 22, 2022 ‣ The show starts at 7:00 p.m. WHERE| House of Blues ‣ 1055 Fifth Ave. San Diego , California 92102 ADMISSION| Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ Tickets start at $46+ SOCIALS| Follow Machine head on Instagram!

Everything Must Go Sept. 10 - Oct. 15, 2022 Opening Reception 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. From the gallery: BEST PRACTICE is pleased to announce the opening of Everything Must Go, an exhibition of an ongoing body of paintings by Keaton Macon. In these works, the artist has rendered in oil on canvas one to one scale images of album covers from his personal record collection. The paintings in Everything Must Go continue Keaton’s interest in tactile media. Each record derives from an impression of a master copy; the grooves deepen and often are ruined by use and misuse. Despite their delicate surface the records’ robust bodies allows for them to be circulated and recirculated over decades entering and exiting the lives and spaces of many people. These paintings, each composed with the signs of use and recirculation (price tags) of the objects they depict serve as a document of that process. The eclectic nature of the artist’s record collection, amassed over the last two decades by rifling through dollar bins and as gifts from friends and family, speaks to the wide range of his musical interests. The selection of records as subjects for paintings is nuanced and is made based on a personal and intuitive relationship to form and text. About the artist: Keaton Macon is a Los Angeles-based artist and educator working in drawing, painting, and installation. He uses images, objects, and sound to allude to historical events and collective memory, and the gaps in knowledge and experience that they produce. These arrangements often skirt attempts of piecing back together events, in favor of producing sensory experiences that ground the viewer in the now. His work has been exhibited at 356 Mission, Queens Los Angeles, Laurel Doody, PØST, RAFFMA at California State University San Bernardino, Shosanna Wayne Gallery, and was part of the KChungproject series at The Hammer. Recently, Macon was included in the MexiCaliBiennial and The Other Places Art Fair. Related links: Best Practice on Instagram Best Practice visiting information

From the organizers: Join the Gwynn Foundation on Thursday, September 8 for a viewing event featuring the “Hall of Family” documentary hosted by family members of the late Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Padres great, Tony Gwynn, in Gallagher Square at Petco Park. Produced by his wife, Dr. Alicia Gwynn, the documentary pays tribute to the life and legacy of Tony while highlighting special Gwynn family memories. Guests who purchase tickets for the viewing event will receive an email with a link to download a song performed by Tony’s wife, R&B/pop singer Alicia Gwynn. The East Village Gate will open for entry at 5:30 PM with select concessions and merchandise available for purchase. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a welcome program hosted by Padres Hall of Famer Ted Leitner, followed by a short panel and Q&A featuring Alicia, daughter Anisha Gwynn-Jones and son, former MLB player and current Padres broadcaster, Tony Gwynn Jr., before the documentary begins at 6:30 PM. Guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and enjoy the documentary from the lawn in Gallagher Square. Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for kids. All net proceeds benefit the Gwynn Foundation. Related links: San Diego Padres on Instagram San Diego Padres on Facebook

A rare, long-track tornado left a trail of devastation — tearing buildings and leaving thousands without power. The tornado spanned roughly 170 miles and lasted over an hour, a NWS meteorologist said.

Reynolds Elementary School students and staff will be filtered into three different schools: Libby, Del Rio, and Foussat Elementary. But the plan raised transportation concerns.

A three-day strike by workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District has wrapped up.

Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.