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The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is in full bloom this spring, with floral designers interpreting works of art from the Museum’s collection into vibrant floral displays from April 25–April 28, 2024. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, providing critical year-round support for exhibitions, education, and outreach programs in the community. The signature celebration brings a kaleidoscope of nearly 100 colorful floral arrangements inspired by works of art on view at SDMA. The theme for this year’s Art Alive celebrates Indian art and culture, and the event will include a special installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd collection of South Asian paintings. Complementing the exhibition, Art Alive 2024 features a highly talented selection of Indian keynote artists, including Nisha K. Sethi, Vani Shiroor, and Meghaa Modi. Nisha Sethi is a talented typography artist whose works will be displayed at Art Alive’s kick-off party, Bloom Bash. Vani Shiroor is founder of DOTURMINDS, a local art and mindfulness group that aims to help people gain clarity, confidence and purpose through rangoli, an ancient Indian art form that uses multi-colored sand to create floor decorations symbolizing wealth, joy and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. Meghaa Modi, the Museum’s first international rotunda designer and India’s premier wedding and concept floral designer, is traveling from Bangalore, India, to fill the Museum’s two-story rotunda with a vibrant, large-scale floral installation. Guests will relish her multi-sensory design that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of India, centered around the revered bovine figure of the goddess Kamadhenu, described in Hinduism as the wish-granting mother of all cows. Bloom Bash also returns this year, offering immersive art installations, live performances, custom henna applications from Henna San Diego, sweet and savory bites from more than 30 top eateries, including local Indian restaurants, and signature cocktails, craft beer and upscale wines. The 21+ party also features a Ferris wheel in the Plaza de Panama outside the Museum, plus live performances from Indian drummers, dancers, and a DJ. The 2024 Art Alive floral exhibition will be on display to the public Friday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. General admission is complimentary for members, $40 for nonmembers, $5 for guests aged 7-17, and free for children under six. Timed tickets are required, and entry is anytime within the designated hours. Guests can enjoy Art Alive at their own pace; exit is not timed. Bloom Bash and Premiere Dinner tickets are sold separately. In addition to viewing the annual Art Alive floral exhibition, Art Alive 2024 offers four full days of experiences, activities, and celebrations. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Print artist Ana Inciardi sells her art through vending machines at 50 locations. Instead of snacks, Inciardi's three-slot machines produce prints you can collect, for the low price of four quarters.

Chinese author Fang Fang posted notes online while being quarantined in Wuhan. They became Wuhan Diary. She talks with us about two more of her books now coming to English readers.

Join us April 27, 2024, at San Diego State University The Dream the Impossible Youth Conference was started in 2007 by several Southern California Tribes and Tribal organizations. The dream began when local youth councils planned to organize a conference specifically for Southern California Native youth. After several planning meetings, the youth voted on a conference name and agreed to host the first ever Southern California Native Youth Conference on the Soboba Indian Reservation at Noli Indian High School and the Recreation Center. The success of this conference marked the beginning of the Dream the Impossible Youth Conference becoming an annual event. Agenda: Saturday, April 27, 2024 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Registration & Campus Tours (SDSU Volunteers) 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – MC & DJ – Mikela Jones (Little River Band of Pomo) & DJ Rambo (Pericu Nation) Welcome - David Kamper (SDSU-Department of American Indian Studies) Blessing – Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay Nation of Santa Ysabel) Bird Singers - Paul Cuero Jr. (Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians) Film Clip - People of the West, the story of Native Californians from an Indigenous perspective by Amanda Ericson, Field Producer Board Walk Pictures & Bradley Munoa, Director/Pechanga Creative Studios 10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Keynote –Assemblymember James Ramos (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. – ROUND 1 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Lunch/Activities and College Fair Resource Fair: SDSU Recreation Field 103 Campus Tours SDSU Volunteers Cultural Activities: Recreation Field 103 Dodge Ball & Lawn Games Photo Booths: Mirror Memories 2:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. - ROUND 2 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. - ROUND 3 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - Sessions will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 4:05 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Survey 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. – Closeout Performance – Notorious Cree (Nehiyaw from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory) 5 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. – Raffles 5:40 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Closing Remarks (Mikela) Subway Boxes/Adjourn Conference Location: San Diego State University Parking Lot 12 Recreation Field 103 Storm Hall West Visit: https://dticonference.org/

President Trump's first weeks in office included executive orders that aim to stop or roll back former President Biden's ambitious climate agenda and redirect the country's attention to fossil fuels.

The Center for World Music presents: Namad Ensemble - A Performance in Dastgâh Segâh and Dastgâh Nava Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical Persian music featuring Pejman Hadadi on percussion, Saeed Kamjoo on the kamânche, and Kourosh Taghavi on the setâr. Dive into these timeless melodies and intricate rhythms as we explore the rich cultural heritage of this captivating musical tradition. Tickets General Seating: $35 VIP Seating: $50 Please purchase your tickets early. These performances sell out well in advance. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable. For more information on upcoming events, tickets and series passes visit https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/2024-concert-season/ Center for World Music on Facebook / Instagram

Trump wants to reinterpret the phrasing of the 14th Amendment to mean that the federal government would not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status.

Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing.

Riley's pioneering piece, which premiered 60 years ago, leaves many decisions up to the performers. It helped launch the movement known as minimalism, but In C itself has also survived and changed.

Join us for an exclusive evening supporting coastal wildlife, education, and sustainability at the Living Coast Discovery Center! Our annual fundraising event is back for its 15th year, featuring food and beverage samplings from sustainably minded restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more, animal encounters, a silent and live auction, musical entertainment, and sunset views on San Diego Bay! For more information visit: thelivingcoast.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram