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First Prize, Concours International de Piano Clara Haskil in Switzerland Tchaikovsky Competition 2019, Silver Medalist With an innate musical sensitivity and naturalness to his artistry, 24-year-old pianist Mao Fujita has already impressed many leading musicians as one of those special talents which come along only rarely, equally at home in Mozart as the major romantic repertoire. About Mao Fujita| Born in Tokyo, Fujita was still studying at the Tokyo College of Music in 2017 when he took First Prize at the prestigious Concours International de Piano Clara Haskil in Switzerland, along with the Audience Award, Prix Modern Times, and the Prix Coup de Coeur, which first brought him to the attention of the international music community. He was also the Silver Medalist at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, where his special musical qualities received exceptional attention from a jury of leading musicians. Fujita has been invited to appear in recital at major international festivals including the Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Tsinandali and Riga-Jurmala festivals, among others, and he made his highly-anticipated US recital debut at Carnegie Hall in January 2023. Recent and upcoming orchestral highlights include performances with the Gewandhausorchester, Munich Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw, Philharmonique de Radio France, Konzerthaus Berlin, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, RAI, Filarmonica della Scala, and Lucerne Festival orchestras, while his many conductor relationships include Vasily Petrenko, Christoph Eschenbach, Riccardo Chailly, and Andris Nelsons. In November 2021, Fujita signed an exclusive multi-album deal with Sony Classical International. The new partnership sees him explore many facets of repertoire across several releases, starting with an eagerly-anticipated studio recording of Mozart’s complete piano sonatas, which is due for release in October 2022, following an acclaimed series of performances of the complete sonatas at the Verbier Festival in 2021. Fujita has been invited to perform the same set of works, interspersed with sets of Variations, over five concerts for his debut at London’s Wigmore Hall at the end of the 2022/23 season. Starting piano lessons at the age of three, Fujita won his first international prize in 2010 at the World Classic in Taiwan, and became a laureate of numerous national and international competitions such as the Rosario Marciano International Piano Competition in Vienna (2013), Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians (2015), and the Gina Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition (2016).

Next month, the La Jolla Art Association will feature artist Valerie Saiag. Valerie earned a dual degree in Art History and Studio Art from UC San Diego. Painting and sculpture are central to her art practice. She has presented her research by invitation at UCSD, Berkeley, Stanford and Harvard and has taught sections on writing, translation and history through her alma mater. According to Valerie, "It is a pleasure to share art. Culture in all its forms, from linguistic to artistic is the creativity which makes us fully human. Since childhood, most of us innately know that we must create. We draw, we paint, we build sandcastles, we gather sticks and pebbles. we have been creating art across the globe since our caveman days. Today, scientific research has shown that this creativity is mandatory for humankind's mental and physical well being. If any among us doubted the research, our days of COVID-era isolations should have proved it to us when, worldwide, people started gathering artwork and plants to make their homes comfortable--a creative endeavor in itself. This is not a capricious whim, rather our creativity is our greatest need and greatest capacity. It comes shining though even for the greatest scientists, as it is their creative intellect which allows them to innovate. I wish to bring hope and joy to those who are drawn to my art. May it bring them a sense of peace in these days and always." This month's demonstration will focus on how local, national and international artists brand themselves through their artist statements, biographies and resumes or CVs. Participants will compare and contrast real-life examples. Artists are welcome to share their own information for group feedback. Registration is required and can be accessed here. Follow La Jolla Art Association on Facebook!

The 46th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands will showcase the finest in musical and artistic pageantry, with approximately 30 high school marching bands from across San Diego County and Southern California scheduled to compete. Field performances by small bands will take place in the morning (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) at Mt. Carmel High School’s Sundevil Stadium, with field shows by larger bands set for the afternoon and evening (3 p.m.-9 p.m.). Following the morning field shows will be a free parade band competition on the Mt. Carmel High School campus (12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.). Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available during the field shows. Field show tickets can be purchased in advance online, or the day of the tournament at the ticket window. Field show tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, military and students; and free for kids under 3. Reserved seating is available for $25. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field show performances. Attendees also can enjoy an exhibition performance by San Diego State University’s marching band during the evening field show. Parking is recommended in the neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Carmel High. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation.

Dec. 6-13, 2022 Join us for the first student exhibition since the pandemic! The Fall 2022 Art Exhibition features artworks in a variety of media including drawing, design, digital media, printmaking, photography, painting, ceramics, fashion and sculpture, all produced by students enrolled in Studio Art classes and the Fashion Department. All aspects of the exhibition were designed and executed by the San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies class under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma and Gallery Coordinator Jenny Armer. The image for the invitation was designed by Museum Studies student Caitlin Garcia. For Gallery info call: (619) 388-2829 Reception and art sale: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Ceramics, glass, art, jewelry, art books and accessories by students and alumni will be for sale. Light refreshments. Support local artists and purchase original gifts. Parking information: Free parking in Lot #1 for reception night only. Park in faculty spaces only. If you have a student permit, you must park in student spaces. During gallery hours, park in student spots in Lot #1, and purchase a ticket by the machines for $1 per hour or use the ParkMobile App (campus code: 21003). Related links: Facebook: Mesa College Art Gallery Instagram: @sdmesacollege_gallery TikTok: sdmesacollege_gallery

🎉 GET READY, AZTECS FANS! 🎉 Join us this Saturday, April 1, as we paint Pacific Beach 🔴 RED and ⚫ BLACK at Backyard for the ultimate SDSU Final Four Basketball Watch Party! 🏀 Gather your friends and fellow Aztecs supporters and witness history as our very own SDSU Men's Basketball team competes in the NCAA Final Four. Backyard in Pacific Beach is THE place to be for a heart-pounding, adrenaline-filled game day experience. 📣 WHAT TO EXPECT 📣 📺 Massive HD screens and state-of-the-art sound systems for a truly immersive game-day experience. 🍻 Exclusive drink specials all night long to keep the energy high and the spirits flowing. 🍔 Mouthwatering game-day bites to fuel your cheers and satisfy your cravings. 🎶 Beats by the one and only DJ Murphi Kennedy, keeping the party going before, during, and after the game! 🚨 SPACE IS LIMITED 🚨 Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Reserve your spot now and get ready to unleash your inner Aztec warrior spirit. 📅 WHEN: Saturday, April 1 🚪 DOORS OPEN: 2 P.M. 🏀 GAME TIME: 3 P.M. 📍 WHERE: Backyard, 832 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 Join us at Backyard for an epic SDSU Final Four Basketball Watch Party, and let's make history together! 🔥 Remember to wear your Aztec gear and bring your loudest cheers. See you there! 🙌 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us at Garibaldi to learn the art of cyanotype, a 170 year old photographic printing process that uses sunlight to produce prints in a distinctive dark greenish-blue, and enjoy delicious sustainable seafood dishes all while supporting ocean conservation. Oriana Poindexter will guide guests as they create their own frame worthy cyanotype, or sun print, to take home using native kelp, seaweed and natural materials harvested responsibly from San Diego's ocean and shoreline. During the interactive workshop, guests will enjoy tray-passed bites including Culurgiones Friti with local rock crab, potato, telligio and brown butter emulsion; Local Opah Meatballs served with a spicy ‘nduja tomato sauce, sheep milk yogurt, and mint; and Sogliole Alla Parmigiana made with San Diego sand dabs, mirto fume, pecorino sardo, frisée, sea grass, and parsley. A full bar featuring Garibaldi’s signature cocktails will also be available for purchase. Following the workshop, guests will enjoy local oysters, shellfish and Baja yellowtail crudo station, along with interaction and kelp forest education by Reef Check. 25% of all ticket sales will be donated to Reef Check, a non-profit organization leading citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide, including San Diego's local kelp forests. This event is in alignment with Garibaldi’s commitment to protecting the waters right here in San Diego, having recently received recognition from the James Beard Foundation as Smart Catch Committed restaurant for their seafood sustainability efforts. Follow Garibaldi on Instagram!

Printmaking has a long history as a tool for raising awareness about social issues and inspiring others to action. During this 2.5-hour workshop session, participants will be encouraged to experiment with simple printmaking techniques to create a print that raises awareness and expresses a personal statement about what they care about most. Get inspired as we creatively engage together! Desiree will share examples of how artists combine activism and printmaking to invite others to engage in social justice topics. Participants will be able to take home a finished artwork. Desiree Aspiras (she/her) is an educator, therapist, and printmaker in San Diego who deeply values how art can transform us and connect us to meaning. Her printmaking and book arts projects have been exhibited in spaces in San Diego, including the Athenaeum Art Center. She is the founder of Printmakers Against Racism, a project she started which engages printmakers across the world to make and sell prints and donate their proceeds to support racial justice. She is also a mindfulness facilitator and founder of Deep Breath Network, where she hopes to create diverse and welcoming spaces to share contemplative practices to support personal and social transformation with change-makers here in San Diego and beyond. She currently teaches at University of San Diego and Bastyr University California. She earned her Masters in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and BA in Political Science from UCLA. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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About the exhibition: Huai Li’s process involves relentless experimentation, bouts of self-doubt, and liberating moments of confirmation. Her artmaking is both risky and thrilling while revealing a tender vulnerability. This exhibition reveals the never-ending journey of self-discovery and personal transformation that drives Li’s work. Her insistence upon connectivity, personal exploration, and play informs her work and process. On view Oct. 22, 2022 through April 16, 2023 (extended). Upcoming events: Artist Walk and Talk Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. $10 - $20 [tickets] Join exhibiting artist Huai Li at the Museum to walk through her mid-career retrospective, Constraint and Transcendence. Hands-on Art Demo with Huai Li Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 1p.m. $10 - $20 [tickets] Exhibiting artist Huai Li will provide hands-on art demonstration of Chinese ink and brushwork. Come ready to explore contemporary techniques! Tickets include Museum admission and art supplies. Related links: California Center for the Arts Escondido on Facebook Museum hours and admission information