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For the past fifteen years, Lauren Lee McCarthy has worked in performance, video, installation, software, artificial intelligence, and other media to address how an algorithmically determined world impacts human relationships and social life. "Bodily Autonomy" is McCarthy’s largest solo exhibition in the United States to date. The show brings together two major works —"Surrogate and Saliva"—to examine bio-surveillance. Surrogate takes the form of performances, videos, and installations wherein McCarthy offers her body up as a remote-controlled surrogate to individuals and couples interested in having a child. This proposition is never fully realized by the artist, but it prompts important conversations regarding familial norms, legal barriers, genetic manipulation, gender, and reproduction. Saliva is a series of performances, installations, and videos about DNA sampling and data harvesting through the routine collection of swabs and spit. In a newly commissioned installation at the Mandeville Art Gallery, as a counter-gesture McCarthy has devised a saliva exchange station where visitors can trade their own samples with one another through the assistance of an attendant. The process sidesteps the anonymity of medical and corporate entities, and invites active discussions on data privacy, race, gender, and class as they pertain to genetic material. Together, "Surrogate and Saliva" encourage a potent and timely dialogue regarding bodily autonomy in times of rapid technological development and increased corporate and government surveillance. "Bodily Autonomy" marks the official premiere of "Saliva and Surrogate", both Creative Capital–funded projects. The opening coincides with UC San Diego Graduate Open Studios at the Visual Arts Facility.

San Diegans, want to star in The Old Globe's production of Henry 6? Join our H6 Workshop: Crowd Filming for your chance to be filmed saying a famous line or two from our adaptation of this iconic Shakespearean play. Video of the filmed performances will be part of the show this summer. Note: Due to high demand in interest, applying does not guarantee you will be selected. After submitting your application, a representative from the Globe’s Arts Engagement Department will contact those who have been selected and to share information about the filming schedule. Please do not reach out to The Old Globe to ask if you have been selected. For more information visit: theoldglobe.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for the opening reception of "Opposites" at Distinction Gallery, Escondido on Saturday, February 10, 6-10 p.m. This free, all-ages event is an art show by Divergence Artist Collective celebrating dichotomy and attraction - just in time for Valentine's day! Delight in the allure of opposing forces through drawings, paintings, and mixed media from our global roster of artists. A harmonious exploration of contrasts awaits, transcending boundaries to reveal the beauty that resides in the heart of artistic duality. • Free • All Ages • Live Music • Drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Hidden Hive (21+) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Osaka has won four major tournaments, including two Australian Opens and two U.S. Opens. She is making her comeback after taking hiatuses from the sport in recent years.

The disparate philosophies between Tim Walz and JD Vance on law and order and ensuring public safety in the U.S. were on display in the presidential debate.

When we wear traditional clothing, we carry the weight of centuries of tradition on our shoulders. Every thread weaves a form of art, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. - anonymous In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2024, the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (BMCC) will showcase traditional attire representing more than a dozen countries and ethnic communities of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Through the exhibition, visitors will explore AAPI culture, customs, and traditions through historical and contemporary fashion and family stories. The exhibit connects and celebrates our cultural communities through performances, fashion, food and events during May. An opening reception on Saturday, May 4 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. will highlight savory and sweet tastings made by local chefs who specialize in Asian Pacific cuisine. Featured dishes include Korean gimbap, Thai spring rolls from Takhrai Thai Restaurant, as well as a refreshing Filipino pandan young coconut dessert. A Chinese Dragon dance as well as Thai and Philippine dance performances highlight the opening of this original exhibition featuring local South Bay San Diego residents. Reservations for the opening reception can be made through the weblink. Student fashion designers are invited to attend a special appearance by former Project Runway contestant and renowned designer Kenneth Barlis on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this intimate meeting, Barlis will share his journey as a creative force in the fashion industry and provide insights to his inspiration through a fashion show featuring a sampling of his designs. The event is free for Fashion Design students, members of the museum and general public. RSVP is required. Opening Reception: Sat. May 4, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with host Vanessa Paz, ABC Channel 10 Are you interested in learning to play Mahjong? learn how to play Mahjong in the museum on Sunday, May 26. RSVP to the museum at 619 267- 5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, find the website: bonitahistoricalsociety.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery in Escondido will host an exhibit by two exceptional artists, Diana Bloomfield and Debra Achen, award winners in the gallery’s 2023 (S)Light of Hand Alternative Process Juried Exhibition. Bloomfield, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was honored by juror Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, California, for her floral print, “Hydrangea,” a tricolor gum over cyanotype print. Achen, of Monterey, California, was honored by The Photographer’s Eye Director Donna Cosentino for “Shoring Up,” a folded and stitched pigment print that references climate change. Bloomfield specializes in 19th century printing techniques, with a concentration on gum bichromate, platinum and cyanotype processes. Her photographic vision springs from the world of memories, and her images carry the flavor of waking up and trying to recall a dream. Her work, she says, “is more about holding onto memories, which are always fugitive and ever shifting, and I wanted to get them down on paper.” Her printing process entails creating transparencies from a digital image, then exposing them on contact paper multiple times using ultraviolet light. “It’s a nice blending of 19th and 21st century technologies,” Bloomfield says. Achen, who loves nature and landscape photography, recently applied her art to address climate change. After shooting her images, Achen folds, rips, scorches, and even stitches the prints, creating works of art that evoke a planet in crisis. “I started noticing when I was out shooting in the field that I would find myself thinking about what’s this landscape going to be like, how much of this forest is going to be left for the next generations,” Achen says. “I was feeling like I’m documenting this for future generations, and that’s a sad thing.” The artists will discuss their processes and inspirations at an artists’ talk at The Grand, 321 E. Grand Ave., across the street from the gallery, at 3 p.m. on March 9. That will be followed by a reception at The Photographer’s Eye, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Photographer's Eye is a nonprofit. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Archaeological Center is proud to host Donna Walker for an artifact drawing workshop. Unlike other professions where digital technology has replaced traditional methods, researchers in archaeology still rely on the detailed drawings that an illustrator can produce. Just open an archaeological report, magazine, or book, and you’ll find the majority of stone tools and pottery are shown as hand-done line drawings along with the photographs. Having both photographs and illustrations provides a complete analysis and a better representation of the artifact. In this class, you’ll learn this valuable technical skill of drawing chipped stone tools. Art supplies and snacks will be provided. To register, call 858-829-5861 or email donna.walker05@gmail.com and bring cash or check on day of class. About the Presenter: Donna Walker is an artist and archaeological illustrator based in Valley Center, California. Recently, she has worked on several projects for the Anthropology Department at UC San Diego, illustrating Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Bronze Age ceramics from Israel and Jordan. For more information visit: sandiegoarchaeology.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.

Forecasters warned that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage.