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The Valley Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians and the Luiseño history and culture, aiming to help support and celebrate the indigenous population that lived on the land we now known as Oceanside. AF aims to educate the community on the beauty and strength of this amazing culture. Each year a portion of proceeds from the festival is donated to the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation for enrichment programs. The upcoming festival will include many elements of the previous years, and much more! We would like to thank our title sponsor Visit Oceanside for their support towards organizing VAF 2023. 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Please contact Julia for more info! Visit our website for more info on the Valley Arts Festival 2023. Follow Studio ACE on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Experience an intimate evening of storytelling and song with Songwriter Sanctuary’s upcoming event on May 31, 2024, at Normal Heights United Church. This beloved local series brings together a lineup of exceptional artists sharing the stage in a Nashville-style round that dives deep into the stories behind their music. This Month’s Featured Artists: Stucky Leigh: Lauren Leigh and Will Stucky are more than a duo; they're a musical power couple. Their songs, as earnest and heartfelt as their own partnership, blend Lauren and Will’s individual artistic strengths to create exceptional performances that hit right at the heart. Photo credit: Sydney Valiente Hugo Anché: Hugo Anché infuses his performances with a rich palette of sounds from Latin jazz to soulful funk. Each song he plays tells a story, reflecting his deep musical influences and the cultures that inspire him. Photo credit: Daniel Robledo Ashley E. Norton: Ashley Norton is a major force in San Diego and Ramona’s Americana scene, known for her energetic stage presence and her commitment to supporting her fellow local artists. Her performances and curated events not only showcase her musical talent but also reflect her dedication to building community. Photo credit: John Hancock Songwriter Sanctuary is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley, whose deep roots in the San Diego songwriter scene and playful irreverence set the stage for a delightful evening of entertainment. Event Details: Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7:00 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (All ages welcome). Donations are graciously accepted to support the artists directly. While we encourage generous donations within your capacity to support our artists, no one is turned away for lack of funds. Food and Drink: Enjoy snacks and beverages available for purchase thanks to Duck Foot Brewing Company and Flying Embers. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to enjoy during the show. Accessibility: For any accessibility requests, please contact Molly Lorden at molly@nhunited.org We invite the community and music lovers to join us for this special evening that celebrates the rich tapestry of local music. For more information visit: lindsaywhitemusic.com

Bay to Park Paseo offers free guided tours along Park Boulevard from San Diego Bay to Balboa Park to see engaging installations designed by leading San Diego creators. Tours start from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and happen monthly, the first and third Saturdays from May 18, 2024 through Sept. 21, 2024. Endorsed as an Impact Project of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, the 1.7-mile paseo was created to encourage walking and to highlight the easy connection between two of San Diego’s crown jewels, the Bay and Balboa Park. The Paseo includes up to 13 impermanent installations outside iconic locations along Park Boulevard designed by San Diego’s leading designers and artists. For more information visit: baytoparkpaseo.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

About the exhibition: UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Artists Pay Tribute to a Great Artist, Teacher and Friend The greatest teachers give us lessons that we unpack over a lifetime. Long after our time in classrooms become fond memories, their words of wisdom, generosity of spirit, and brilliant examples speak to us across time and distance. Under the Influence is our collective tribute to Walter Cotten whose exemplary teachings transcend any specific medium or discipline. For his former students who put his teachings into our respective art practices, Walter remains one of the defining voices whose influence is still being felt by those who were lucky to call him a dear friend. As a professor, he was a one-of-a-kind mentor and an enduring North Star for all of us who sought sanctuary and purpose creating art at San Diego State University. With his trusty canine companion, Ruby by his side, Walter pointed to the truth of always infusing one’s art with content. Walter preached the gospel of having something relevant to say regardless of the medium, and he shared the discoveries of his own life’s journey with a knowing smile behind a camera’s viewfinder. Walt’s resilient and creative spirit is alive in every former student who became a lifelong artist and friend. We form a circle of kindred spirits drawing creative sustenance from the same well. We are his brothers and sisters who answered the call to adventure of being an artist in our perilous times. These artworks exist in part because Walter Cotten provided the much-needed mentorship to light the way ahead. With his rigorous, honest and candid guidance, we learned to take an ongoing leap of faith by believing in ourselves and our individual talents as artists. What a mighty and beautiful gift indeed! Thank you, Walter. We love you, now and always. -- Neil Kendricks How to view: City Gallery, San Diego City College Oct. 21 - Dec 8, 2023 Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 Gallery Hours: 12-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday And by appointment Artists: Jim CavoltBarbara HolmesAnna O'CainLael CorbinTerri HughesClare PutneyJohn DillemuthRichard KeelyDina RubiolioSteven DepintoNeil KendricksJason SherryJosh EggletonBessma KhalafJames SkalmanXuxhi NaungayanClayton LewallenDaniel Weiner David HewittMatt MorrisClay West Related links: City Gallery website | Instagram | Facebook

YUNG GRAVY Spitting smooth and slippery rhymes dedicated to MILF's and filtering old school samples through gritty trap beats, Yung Gravy might very well be the most unique MC to emerge in decades. Inspired by everyone from OutKast, Nate Dogg, Curren$y, and Action Bronson to Patrice Rushen and The Blackbyrds, Gravy took to SoundCloud to begin releasing music. Since 2017, he prolifically unleashed a string of nonstop music, including "Thanksgiving's Eve," "Yung Gravity" EP, "Baby Gravy" EP and his first full-length "Snow Cougar" album in 2018, resulting in gold certified tracks and sold out tours around the world. His 2019 "Sensational" album has been followed by singles including a few from the upcoming "Baby Gravy" EP with his frequent collaborator, bbno$. Yung Gravy's ready to leave a lasting impression on the game—He describes it best himself, "At the end of the day, this is all meant to make people feel good. This is party music, and everyone's invited." TAYLER HOLDER Tayler Holder is the most followed country artist on Tik Tok and is on his way to becoming country music's next superstar. His dynamic and charismatic personality has amassed over 30 million loyal followers across social media platforms. Born and raised in a small town south of Dallas, Texas, Tayler grew up with a great love for competitive dirt biking and playing the guitar. As one of the most recognizable faces on social media, Holder has a natural gift for captivating an audience. Beyond his massive online presence, Tayler's music and platform exude a remarkable relatability, resonating with fans in every city across the USA. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/yung-gravy-with-tayler-holder Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: Deena Altman: "Female Rising" opens at OMA, and is a continuation of a series shown last year at Art on 30th in North Park. In a set of eight pieces, Altman considers eight stages in a woman's life, starting in toddlerhood and stretching to elderly adulthood. Her style is considered "surreal realism," basically a mixture of realistic elements (in this case, the subject — the woman) alongside surreal or conceptual elements (here, backdrops and actions). A great example: "The Lioness at Nine (Endangered)." Details: On view Sept. 23, 2023 through Feb. 4, 2024. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. $0-$10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: There is an understanding in our culture that is subtle and mostly unspoken, that women succumb to a certain second-class life. Even though there is more consciousness now of this issue it still resonates deeply, and we are all marked by it, both women and men. However, it is the females among us that suffer most from the downside of this cultural blindness that binds our growth and development. This 8-part series depicts the life of women from toddler to elder. Each age focuses on the challenges to women at certain points in their development giving us a sense of what is experienced and how these challenges both impair and energize their paths. About the artist: Deena Altman spent many years as the VP of Marketing for her national horticultural company, Altman Plants. She guided the marketing and graphic development of many plant products including a nationwide plant brand for Home Depot. She is now a full-time artist following her passion to paint. In the 12 years that she has been painting she has achieved signature status at the Watercolor USA Honor Society, the highly regarded San Diego Watercolor Society, and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. Her paintings have been juried into numerous museums and international exhibitions including the prestigious American Watercolor Society International Exhibition in New York, the MEAM Museum in Barcelona, The Springfield Art Museum, and the International Signature American Watermedia Exhibition in Fallbrook in which only signature members are invited to submit their work to be juried. Related links: Oceanside Museum of Art: website | Instagram | Facebook

BIG country music sensation, Little Big Town, with their four-part vocal harmonies and singalong-friendly hits — and multi-award nominees and winners — grace the Corona Grandstand Stage at the 2024 Toyota Summer Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair. Alabama-based Country vocal group, known best for their hits,“Pontoon,” “Boondocks,” “Day Drinking,” and “Girl Crush,” began their nearly 30-year career back when singers Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman sang together at Samford University. Joined later by Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook, they have crafted their signature sound both as a group and in collaborations with other popular country groups/singers. Sharing the lead vocal duties, Little Big Town never missed a touring opportunity, first supporting Keith Urban and the likes of Carrie Underwood starting in 2006, and most recently headlining their fifth show, The Nightfall Tour in 2020. They also recently co-headlined The 50th Anniversary Tour with the Eagles in 2022. The group, with all original members still writing and singing their pop country hits, has been nominated for — and won — People’s Choice Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), American Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards (CMA), CMT Artists of the Year, CMT Music Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, and GRAMMY Awards. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/little-big-town Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

According to Jay Leno, “You can’t stay mad at someone who makes you laugh.” Join three famous funny men for Kings of Late Night: Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, Arsenio Hall for a night of cutting-edge comedy, laughs and satire on the Corona Grandstand Stage as part of the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series. Jay Leno Best known for his late-night TV show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which dominated the ratings for two decades from 1992 - 2009. Leno is not only a comedy specialist, but also a children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist and philanthropist. Known as, “the hardest-working man in show business,” he also now produces his series Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube with over 3.58 million subscribers. Craig Ferguson Multiple GRAMMY nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian has amassed a huge following of his diverse career that includes film, TV and the stage. After hosting Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonon CBS TV network for 10 years, from 2005 - 2014, Ferguson now hosts an iHeartMedia podcast, Joy, where he and his guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more, discuss the ‘modern state of JOY.’ Arsenio Hall With his characteristic personality and quick-witted humor, Arsenio Hall became a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon with one of the first late-night shows hosted by an African American. His Emmy Award-winning show, The Arsenio Hall Show,” made its debut in 1989, but even before that, Hall played there role of Semmi in the hit comedy, “Coming to America,” in 1988, and reprised in “Coming 2 America,” in 2021. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/kings-of-late-night Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY, MTV Music Video, Soul Train Music, and Billboard Music Award-winning R & B artists — and the best-selling girl group of all time — TLC, will groove onto the Corona Grandstand Stage as part of the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series. The Atlanta-based trio, contemporary R & B and hip-hop/new jack swing duo, who originally punched their ticket to success in the early 1990s, was made up of original members, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. As the Billboard magazine’s number 12 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music, the group has amassed nine top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles: “Creep," “Waterfalls," "No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty.” Having sold over 65 million records worldwide, TLC also recorded four multi-platinum albums, including "CrazySexyCool" in 1994, which received a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Following Lopes's death in 2002, instead of replacing her, the remaining members chose to continue as a duo. Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair