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From the gallery: For her exhibition Graft at ICA San Diego, artist Edra Soto (b.1971, Puerto Rico; lives and works in Chicago, IL) continues to create the site-specific installations that have defined this project since 2012. Using a range of materials from aluminum and PVC, to concrete and wood, Soto generates a sculptural language to express her experience navigating the Puerto Rican diaspora. For more than a decade, she has transposed two common and beloved elements of Puerto Rican residential architecture into foreign environments: the geometrically-patterned rejas (wrought-iron gates) and quiebrasoles (decorative concrete breeze blocks) that surround many of the island’s homes. This reconstruction of such distinctly Puerto Rican structures in faraway places offers a poetic meditation on national identity, displacement, and belonging. Read more here. Opening reception: Saturday, March 4 5:30-8:30 p.m. During Art Night Encinitas. Free, but RSVP is required. Register here. MEET THE ARTIST In residence March 4 – 19 and April 29 – May 21. During Meet the Artist hours, the public is invited to speak with Edra Soto and contribute to an upcoming project. While in residence at the ICA San Diego, Soto will be crafting a fabric and metal flag out of four-pointed aluminum stars. This project, an expanded version of Soto’s 2021 work, Tropicalamerica 21, takinges inspiration from the all-black Puerto Rican flag, which has become a symbol of Puerto Rican independence, resistance to colonialism, and civil disobedience since 2016. Soto invites the community to join her in the construction of this flag, and will teach visitors how to make the four-pointed aluminum stars. MEET THE ARTIST HOURS Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. March 4, 5, 11, 12, Sunday 19. April 29, 30. May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. Related links: ICA San Diego on Instagram ICA San Diego on Facebook ICA San Diego on TikTok

Next Friday, December 9, an immersive touring exhibition called "BANKSYLAND," will come to San Diego! For 2 WEEKENDS only - Friday, December 9 — Sunday, December 11 & Friday, December 16 - Sunday, December 18 This exhibition is unauthorized by BANKSY What will be present: Signed and authenticated editions from BANKSY’s studio including "Love is in the Air", "Smiling Copper", "Happy Chopper" the iconic "Girl with Balloon", and others Original paintings and editions from BANKSY’s Dismaland, Gross Domestic Product and Walled Off Hotel exhibitions Salvaged street works on steel and concrete, including the iconic ‘Rat’ Graffitis Never before seen installations which document and examine the ephemeral nature of BANKSY’s lost and destroyed public works. The exhibit shows original studio works, salvaged street art pieces and never before seen installations. This exhibition will bring work from private collections to audiences in geographical locations who might not otherwise see Banksy’s work

Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League.

The internationally noted Australian Haydn Ensemble, one of Australia’s leading orchestras specializing in historically informed performances, will kick off its nine-city US Tour at the Prebys Concert Hall at UC San Diego (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037), on Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2023, 7:30 p.m. From San Diego, the ensemble is going to appear on both the west and east coasts (October 12-21). The program explores the 18th century reflections on the times of day with the following program: J.C. Bach Symphony in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6 Haydn Symphony No. 6 Le Matin Haydn Symphony No. 8 Le Soir Mozart Symphony No. 29, in A Major Called “a polished, style conscious ensemble” by the Gramophone, The Australian Haydn Ensemble burst onto the Australian music scene with unprecedented energy and passion since its formation in 2012. Under the direction of Artistic Director Skye McIntosh, the AHE brings together world-class musicians who excel in both modern and period instrument performance and are highly committed to both historical research and performance. The Australian Haydn Ensemble on Facebook / Instagram

Trotter, aka Black Thought, reflects on his childhood in Philly, his decades-long friendship with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and his life as a musician. Trotter's new memoir is The Upcycled Self.

From the gallery: "More than 1" is a contemporary art exhibition focusing on the use of multiples and editions. With multiples being used across many artistic practices as a way to convey conceptual scale, importance, quantity, and more, this exhibition looks to explore the varied uses of this theme. Artists will be working in forms of craft, installation, books, casts, and more to play within the guidelines of the call and provide an approachable environment for engaging a wide community of collectors. This collection of artist and work ranges from emerging student artists to seasoned career craftspeople from the local community and across the United States. Featured Artists: Micah Sweezie, Ethan Chan, Helena Westra, AntiFragile Magazine, Cole the Renaissance, Zachary Dobbins, Karan Lain, Mona Mukerjea-Gehrig, Ren Loeza Ballinger, And others from BFree Studio’s collection. Artist talks: Friday, Dec. 16 at 6-8 p.m. This selection of artists will speak about their current exhibition, More Than 1, and their artistic process! Artists Speaking: Helena Westra, Micah Sweezie, Mona Mukherjea-Gehrig, Cole The Renaissance, Zachary Dobbins Contact the gallery: Phone: (619) 510-7204 Other Questions/Inquiries: info@bfreestudio.net Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and anytime by appointment Related links: BFree Studio on Instagram BFree Studio on Facebook Artist Talk event information

The future of electric cars has created an enormous demand for lithium. Imperial County is rich in deposits and companies are prepared to mine the metal. In other news, parents protested outside the headquarters of the San Dieguito Union High School District Thursday, rallying to oppose antisemitism. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

2023 marks Richard Marx’s thirty-sixth year as a recording artist, and his thirty-ninth as a professional songwriter. On September 30th, 2022 Marx released his unique and ambitious new album, simply and appropriately titled Songwriter. Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The album spawned four Top 5 singles, including “Hold on to the Nights” and “Don’t Mean Nothing,” which earned him a Grammy® nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. His follow-up, 1989’s Repeat Offender, was even more successful, hitting No. 1 and going quadruple-platinum with two No. 1 singles, “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting.” He has since made history as the only male artist whose first seven singles reached the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. John Waite will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist and with The Babys and Bad English. Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit "Missing You," The Babys' "Isn't It Time" and Bad English's "When I See You Smile" rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include "Tears," "Change" and "These Times Are Hard For Lovers." "Every Step Of The Way" and "If Anybody Had A Heart" appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. "Deal for Life," penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack. *Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

The Kirkus Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the U.S. This year's winners are Ariel Aberg-Riger, Héctor Tobar and James McBride.

Pat Benatar's staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo's trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of Rock's most memorable hits, including "We Belong," "Invincible," "Love Is A Battlefield," "Promises In The Dark," "We Live For Love," "Heartbreaker" and "Hell Is For Children." Together they have created two multi-platinum, five platinum, and three gold albums and achieved nineteen Top 40 hits. They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. Their rock and roll love affair has endured for more than three and a half decades. Pat and Neil continue to tour, selling out concerts everywhere. Opening the show is Chris Trapper, who The Huffington Post deemed "a brilliantly gifted songwriter," and whose work The New York Times has called "classic pop perfection." His most recent full-length album, Cold Water Waltz, offers a mostly stripped-down affair, focusing squarely on Trapper's achingly honest lyrics, honeyed tenor and delicate fingerpicking. *Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.