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Musician, composer, and multidisciplinary artist Preston Swirnoff will present "SILO Chords, a site-specific installation and performance in Bread & Salt’s Silo Room. Swirnoff’s piece is written for choir, organ, and analog tape loops. He will be joined by members of San Diego New Verbal Workshop, a community choir that performs contemporary and avant-garde vocal music. Swirnoff’s composition explores the many surprising possibilities of the chord and the unique acoustic properties of the recently re-activated silo space, built over 100 years ago with 40 foot high flour tanks once used by the old bread factory. DJ’s from Particle FM will spin records on the patio, with a special menu of food and drinks served by Alchemy. This installation/performance continues a series of sound and visual art works by Swirnoff in unconventional spaces over the past year that has taken him to an ancient cave in Greece, a 12th century castle in Sicily, a high-rise rooftop in Sofia, Bulgaria, and a giant walled garden in Oaxaca. His immersive and intimate sound works have been described in connection to a lineage of site-specific composers such as La Monte Young, Pauline Oliveros, Iannis Xenakis, Alvin Curran, and György Ligeti.

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit as Little Italy San Diego welcomes back its much-anticipated annual event, the Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festivities will kick off at 4:00 p.m., with the highlight of the evening—the Tree Lighting Ceremony—taking place at 6:30 p.m. in Piazza della Famiglia. This festive tradition, beloved by locals and visitors alike, promises to deliver an unforgettable evening filled with holiday-themed decorations, bites, sips, activations, and goods. As the jingle bells ring out and the streets of Little Italy transform into a winter wonderland, guests will experience dazzling display of Christmas twinkle lights, towering 10-foot nutcrackers, and kinetic tree holiday displays that adorn every street corner. The neighborhood will be filled with the sounds of classic Christmas songs, inviting families, friends, and neighbors to gather together and experience the wonder and joy of the holiday season. This year’s event is especially exciting as Santa Claus returns, granting Christmas wishes to attendees of all ages. In addition to Santa’s appearance, visitors can enjoy the display of two stunning Christmas trees—the iconic 25-foot tree at Piazza della Famiglia and Joshua Hubert’s magnificent Aurora tree at Piazza Basilone. The evening will feature live music, entertainment, holiday treats, and a traditional Italian tree lighting ceremony that is sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Little Italy on Facebook / Instagam / TikTok

Join us for the opening reception of the 14th annual Art-a-thon on January 11th! This group exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, and mixed media works. There will be live music, artists in attendance and drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Tortari (21+). The reception will mark the official start of the Art-a-thon auction. Proceeds benefit our free teen art program. A week prior, on January 4th, participating artists will donate 24 hours of their time to creating the artworks. The public is welcome to visit the gallery during regular hours to see the artists in action. For more information, including available sponsorship packages, please contact info@distinctionart.com Image Credit: Kelly Vivanco Visit: https://www.distinctionart.com/ Distinction Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration, and it could affect how California regulates artificial intelligence.

A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.

Learn to Weave! Join us for an afternoon of fiber friendship and camaraderie. Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. And it is the actual process of weaving, along with selecting fibers, natural objects; guiding weft through the vertical foundation of warp strings; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…these steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this weaving workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. Instructor Jeanine Ertl will provide guidance in a variety of weaving techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind woven textile. We’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into wall hangings. And, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you’ll have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. Come explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. Ages 14+ welcome! Visit: Intuitive Weaving | The Basics & Beyond San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.

Learn about physical and cognitive changes, how to evaluate driver safety, local transportation resources, and tips for having difficult conversations about driving. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners Register >

Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs.

Scientists at UC San Diego find that gene expression is linked to gene mutations and may be caused by them. That could make efforts to slow the aging process a lot more challenging.