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The Athenaeum is pleased to welcome local artist Kim MacConnel for a special presentation of his career, process, recent projects, and 2010 mural "The Girl from Ipanema" for Murals of La Jolla. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. lecture. As a seminal figure in the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s, MacConnel created a unique visual language, drawing inspiration from wide-ranging and multicultural sources such as textile arts, found graphic images, and Henri Matisse. Stay Connected | The Athenaeum on Facebook + Instagram

4 Wednesdays each month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 years welcome! This month-long series is full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). We teach hand tool skills to this age group using safe materials and practices. Each project builds on craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Students will get acquainted with various woodworking tools and techniques and will be guided through a series of exercises that exercise hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and creativity. Students will make at least one fun, high-quality project to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • One-day attendance Stay Connected with San Diego Craft Collective! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

CCAE Theatricals’ hit show, The Piano Men returns to the California Center for the Arts with their Billy Joel & Elton John Edition. Join Allen, Jake, Benny and Jack as they bounce back and forth between two grand pianos, backed by their live on-stage band. “Benny & The Jets”, “Uptown Girl”, “Rocket Man” and “Piano Man” are just a few of the many hits you will hear. You won’t want to miss this spectacular night of theatrical showmanship, bringing the songs of these two iconic Piano Men to life like you’ve never experienced before! For more information visit: artcenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

This weekend in the arts: The Rosin Box Project's "Empower"; "25 Million Stitches" at the Mingei; Caltrans' "Clean California CommUNITY Days" on the I-15; Mali Irene and Joshua White; free San Diego Symphony concerts in the South Bay; the San Diego Opera's "Tosca"; and Sew Loka celebrates 10 years.

Casa Fest 2023 caps off our 50th Anniversary celebration with live music, art vendors, food, and drinks! (21+ event only). You won’t want to miss performances by Mara Su Lu with Revival, Liquid Blue, Mariachi Torres, Ronda Machetera, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, and more to be announced. Come join us as we honor community champions who share in our mission and are centered around lifting up historically disinvested communities. All attendees of Casa Fest must be at least 21 years old. IDs will be checked upon entrance at the gate where tickets are scanned. Casa Fest is a CASHLESS event. We accept Apple Pay, Credit & Debit Cards for food or beverage purchases. NO IN/OUT PRIVILEGES OR RE-ENTRY ALLOWED Event Schedule | Doors Open: 12:00 p.m. Program 1:00 p.m. Mariachi Internacional San Diego 1:30 p.m. Mara Sulu with Revival 2:00 p.m. Liquid Blue 3:00 p.m. La Diabla 4:30 p.m. La Ronda Machetera 5:45 p.m. Nortec: Bostich + Fussible 6:45 p.m. Event Ends 8:00 p.m. Tickets | General Admission: $60 VIP Ticket*: $150 *Includes: exclusive entrance, dedicated restrooms, access to VIP Main Stage seating, 3 free drinks + food, cash bar

As maternal mortality rates are steadily worsening across California, a CalMatters analysis finds that maternity wards are closing at an alarming rate.

Unpop Short Film Fest monster mashes selections from our free open-submission inbox, favoring local films and outsider art unlikely to find a home in any other fest. This is our second annual event.

It’s all about the BUBBLES when Italian clown and actor Michele Cafaggi comes to town! Michele Cafaggi studied acting, circus arts, mime, clowning, and theatrical improvisation between Milan and Paris and has performed in research theater and company theater. But he found his true calling when he became the first artist in Italy to develop a giant bubble technique to create an entire theatrical show dedicated to soap bubbles. Since 1993 he has performed as a street and theater artist in Italy and across four continents and 20 countries, collaborating with theatres, youth aggregation centers, retirement homes, prisons, schools, kindergartens, and hospitals. Now it’s time for his giant bubbles to take over San Diego! *Part of The ConRAD Kids Series. 2 performance times; 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM*

"Art of West" highlights paintings and sculpture held in private collections by San Diego County based art collectors. Live sculpting takes place during the exhibition with artist Mehl Lawson, a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. "Art of the West" exhibitions and auction opens Sat. July 8 with a gala reception, Western barbeque and auction at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center located in San Diego, California. The exhibition, which runs from July 8 through August 2023, is curated by local Western art collectors such as Mehl Lawson, Mark Fehlman and features artworks from San Diego County collectors. Artists in the exhibition include Roy Anderson, Joe Bohler, Tom Browning, Marcia Burtt, Bruce Green, Ralph Love, Harry Jackson, Calvin Liang, Michael Malm, John Moyers, Terry Moyers, Bill Owen, Bob Pummill, Jim Reynolds, Jason Rich, Ray Roberts,Bob “Shoofly” Shufelt, Eric Sloan and Olaf Weighorst. Live and silent auctions will feature art works by local artists and sculpture by Mehl Lawson. Bonita is home to Cowboy Artist of America and Traditional Cowboy Arts Association member Mehl Lawson who leads a paint-out in the Sweetwater Valley every May as well as passing on sculpture traditions to the next generation of artists. For more information visit: bonitahistoricalsociety.org

East Chula Vista has almost three and a half times the amount of park space that the city’s west side has. City leaders say they are exploring some possible ways to address the disparity.