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"General Dynamics" — Solo Exhibition by Weston Riffle Opens at Poway Center for the Performing Arts A solo exhibition of new and selected works by California painter Weston Riffle, will open June 2, 2025 and run through July 1, 2025 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Known for his vivid portrayals of rural California life and unflinching social commentary, Riffle brings a powerful and introspective body of work to North County San Diego. Born in La Mesa in 1970 and raised on a farm in Ramona, Weston Riffle is a product of the land he paints. His academic roots lie at San Diego State University (B.A., 1993) and San Jose State University (M.A., 1996), but he is largely self-taught—an “anti-artist,” in his own words. His unique voice blends deeply personal memory with socio-political undertones, capturing the spirit of California’s agricultural and working-class landscapes. "I wish to express simple purity in desire, action, and hope, of the people and places I have known," says Riffle. "Usually complex beginnings end in simple composition. A fatalistic view seems to be the result.” The exhibition title, "General Dynamics," references the tension between individual identity and the overwhelming machinery of modern systems—economic, social, and existential. In these paintings, brightly rendered scenes of farm workers, fishermen, and rural settings unfold in layered narratives that hint at both celebration and critique. As art gallery director, Deborah M. Williams notes, “It is as if the farm workers in their anonymity are just so many interchangeable parts in a larger machine… The political makes itself known through the personal.” Riffle’s work has been featured in galleries and museums across California for over 20 years, including the Oceanside Museum of Art, National Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, Borrego Art Institute and William D. Cannon Art Gallery. His pieces are held in both public and private collections and will also be the subject of an upcoming solo show at the Santa Paula Art Museum in 2028. Weston maintains art studios in San Diego’s Liberty Station-Arts District and in Idyllwild, CA. and splits his time between the two locations. More of his work can be viewed at Carruth Cellars (Liberty Station location) for the month of June 2025, his Liberty Station studio in Barracks 19, Golden Pine Gallery in Idyllwild and during Idyllwild Open Studios in July 2025. "General Dynamics" is more than a visual experience—it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reawaken. Riffle’s canvases are memory, protest, and poetry wrapped in color. Exhibition Details: Title: "General Dynamics" Artist: Weston Riffle Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway CA Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 1, 2025 Admission: Free and open to the public For more information, visit www.powaycenterarts.org or contact the box office at (858) 668-4793 The exhibit is open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Parking passes are required on weekdays and can be picked up in the Main Office of the PCPA lobby. Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram Weston Riffle on Instagram

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 25 (1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction) On Location at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Studio The School of the Arts welcomes LA-based artist Tomory Dodge leading a one-day plein air workshop. Tomory and the class will begin the day at the La Jolla Studio and then walk down to the Cove to paint. (If accessibility is an issue, students are welcome to drive down to the Cove). Tomory will focus on exploring tension within a painting—by pushing the boundaries between representation and abstraction—as well as three-dimensional (3D) space and the physicality of the materials used to paint. Materials: Portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, sizes 2, 4, and 6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, sizes 2–4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, painting medium (Galkyd, Liquin, etc.); wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium orange. Sun hat. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/1 Tomory Dodge on Instagram

The Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day is "Human Relations Day" within the United Methodist Church. Here at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, we’re marking the day with a special celebration honoring our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees, followed by a community gathering featuring the premier San Diego Black theatre, Common Ground Theatre. Learn more: https://fumcsd.org/racial-justice-sunday Grab your family, neighbors, and friends and join us in gathering as a community to bring awareness to what we can do right here in San Diego to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community: a community where everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate. Here's a timeline for the day. If you plan to join our community gathering, please be sure to sign up by January 16: https://www.fumcsd.org/gather 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantee Celebration 9 - 11 AM | Sanctuary & Linder Patio Starting in our Traditional Worship service, we'll hear from organizations chosen as our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees. These local organizations were awarded a cumulative total of $35,000 to for their work in the areas of health care equity and mental health services for San Diego's BIPOC community. Following the service, you'll have the opportunity to meet the organizations to learn more about how you can partner alongside them to promote racial justice in San Diego. Church Gathering: Lunch & Common Ground Theatre Performance 12:15 PM | Linder Hall | RSVP by Jan. 16 - https://www.fumcsd.org/gather Our celebration continues with a special All Church Gathering, where we'll enjoyed lunch and a performance by the premier San Diego Black theatre: Common Ground Theatre. Common Ground Theatre produces works by and about people of African descent to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Cost is $15 per person – register online by January 16!

Sesame Place San Diego is kicking off its First-Annual Mardi Gras celebration beginning Friday, February 14 to Sunday, March 9 on select dates. This vibrant, family-friendly event invites guests to join in the fun with Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors, and special performances featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends. Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the dazzling Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, an exciting Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages. For a limited time, kids ages 3 to 9 years-old can go free to the park with a paid adult ticket. For families looking for year-round fun, a Season Pass offers unlimited visits all season long with no blockout dates and can be purchased now for up to 20% off. Season Passes offer the best benefits and unbeatable savings – including free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive rewards, and more. ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Entertainment and Fun with Your Favorite Furry Friends: ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a complimentary Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt Map at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters and go on a special Mardi Gras themed search throughout the park. Once completed, turn the sheet in at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters to receive a special Mardi Gras prize. ALL NEW! Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade – This colorful, musical cavalcade celebrates carnival time with festively decorated floats and Sesame Street friends dressed up and ready to shine. It’s a cavalcade full of lively tunes, fancy dancing, and plenty of family fun. The floats are decked out for Mardi Gras with colors of purple, gold, and green and some of the sparkliest things ever seen. The whole family can join the party at the Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade! ALL NEW! Photos with Sesame Street Friends – Make memories and get a photo with furry friends in their Mardi Gras attire around the park! ALL NEW! Dine with Elmo & Friends – Join Elmo and more Sesame Street friends for a special Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal while jamming out to traditional New Orleans music and march in a mini Mardi Gras Parade! Rides and Attractions for the Whole Family During the winter season, Sesame Place invites guests to enjoy a full day of excitement with rides and attractions for all ages. From a child’s first roller coaster and a colorful carousel to an Elmo-themed rocket ship adventure, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, featuring the iconic 123 Stoop, Big Bird’s Nest, and Oscar the Grouch’s trashcan, where Sesame Street truly comes to life! Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during February and March. Attraction availability is subject to change without notice. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/ For the most recent updates, guests can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram .

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