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From the artist: “Sky To A Machine” is the original text I typed into the prompt of a visual AI tool just to see how it would render back images to me. The initial results were exciting and so I spent another hour refining the prompt with additional modifiers until I reached a composition I wanted to paint. Is AI a valid tool for use in exploring artistic expression as I just described or has it somehow corrupted my creativity? The AI debate regarding the art-making process has been very loud with artists posting "NO AI" across social media and lobbying platforms and galleries to remove AI-generated "works". One of the biggest concerns is that the use of AI in art may lead to a dehumanization of the creative process and the concept of “artist”. As an oil & acrylic painter, I do not feel that AI is a substitute for my human creativity. Instead, I find it to be a powerful tool that can be used to augment and enhance my creativity. By leveraging the power of machine learning algorithms to generate new source material, I have been able to create works of art in a more efficient manner than my previous tools of internet image searching and Photoshop editing. My painting process itself is not changed and during the evolution of transforming the source material into a painting my own interpretation ultimately becomes the final work produced. In this show, you will find experimental compositions from keywords such as "sky to a machine", "robot riot protests", "visual kei punk portraits", tyrannosaurus rex visual shock", and "walls Mexico border". All in the quest to tell stories about our modern condition as we navigate the digital age. Related events: Opening reception: 5-7 p.m. Mar. 4, 2023 Artist talk: 1-3 p.m. March 5, 2023 Related links: BFree Studio on Instagram Adrian Huth on Instagram

From the organizers: Electrification, Equity, & Efficiency invites conversation, interaction and education around local electrification and energy efficiency. The project includes a gallery installation and a series of events and lectures to jumpstart our community through what we hope will be a just transition. All events are free and open to the public, all ages. The artists team: Lori Lipsman, Yvette Dibos, Sasha Sanudo, Sarah Garcia, Fedella Lizeth, and Terri Hughes-Oelrich. Feb 4th, What is San Diego Community Power? San Diego Community Power INTRO 12 - 2 p.m. Planting in the garden with Grid Gal. Take some native plant seeds home with you. Make a zine in the gallery too. FREE LUNCH for the first 20 people to show up. Feb 11th, Electricity and Art Day Feb 18th, Grid Gal and Grid Alternatives Sponsored by Art Produce Gallery and San Diego Community Power. Related links: Art Produce on Instagram

Travis Tamasese has joined KPBS as its inaugural Chief of Staff. Travis will report to General Manager Deanna Mackey and serve as a member of the senior leadership team.

Tourmaline is an activist, filmmaker, and writer. Her work highlights the capacity of Black queer and trans people and communities to make and transform worlds. In her films, Tourmaline creates dreamlike portraits of people whose stories tell the history of New York City, including gay and trans liberation activists, drag queens, and queer icons Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera (Happy Birthday Marsha, co-directed with Sasha Wortzel, 2018), Miss Major (The Personal Things, 2016), and Egyptt LaBeija (Atlantic is a Sea of Bones, 2017). Tending to the histories and haunts of disabled, poor, Black, queer, and trans life that echo and vibrate beneath neighborhoods and cultural landmarks, Tourmaline’s films undulate between narrative and non-narrative and illuminate the mundane acts that form the fabric of historical events and mutually supportive communities. Presented by the UC San Diego Department of Visual Arts and the Black Studies Project.

"Script/Rescript" is a new exhibition at SDSU Art Gallery featuring ten visual artists with disabilities from across the country and Mexico. The works celebrate rescripting the medicalized narrative of disability.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered how further U.S. aid would make a difference on the front lines, and the state of the war in general.

MiraCosta College choral singers and music majors perform cherished classics paired with re-imagined versions of well-known pieces. This eclectic artistic presentation runs 50 minutes without intermission. Directed by Dr. Arlie Langager. This event will be held at the Concert Hall (Building 2400), Oceanside Campus. For more information visit: miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com

The San Diego Environmental Film Festival (SDEFF) is gearing up for its 2nd annual festival on November 17th and 18th, 2023, a unique event dedicated to showcasing films that explore sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity. This year's festival promises to be an awe-inspiring journey through a diverse selection of films from around the globe; all centered around the theme of "PEOPLE and ACTION." From thought-provoking documentaries to captivating animations, the SDEFF 2023 lineup will transport audiences to the deepest caves, the most pristine waters, and the heart of communities fighting for a better future. These stories highlight the delicate balance of ecotourism, the power of community action, the fight for food security, the urgency of restoration, and the emotional impact of climate anxiety. The festival will feature not only captivating films but also a lively environmental block party with local artist vendors and nonprofit organizations showcasing their work and inspiring attendees to take action. For more information visit: sdeff.org

“BCUC bring punk-rock energy and hypnotic rhythms to social activism.”—New York Times Music for the people, by the people, with the people. Rebellious, spiritual, and exhilarating, BCUC’s live shows are transcendent rites of explosive sound. Following in the pulses of their ancestors, they awaken crowds to the power of a shared, fairer future. With their high-energy performances they have become one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports. Tapping into the pulses of their ancestors, they awaken crowds to the power of a shared, more just future. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook

In 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the country to require climate change education across grade levels and in most subjects. The standards were rolled out this past year.