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Lucas Smith, celebrated award-winning artist is presenting a “Retrospective” solo exhibition from June 4 – June 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Lucas has brought a fresh perspective to abstract art, blending imagination, raw materials and refined techniques to create pieces that invite viewers on a journey of exploration. This show is a retrospective collection of his personal favorites from prior series and key moments along his artistic growth journey. Lucas is the resident artist of Studio 2 at Art on 30th in North Park, San Diego. In the past year, his work has been juried in dozens of shows in some of San Diego County’s best galleries and awarded Best of Show, two 1st place, two 2nd place, 3rd place, Juror’s Choice, three Honorable Mentions and People’s Choice. Lucas is a member of Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, San Diego Watercolor Society, OMA Artist Alliance, Sergeant Art Group, Foothills Art Association, and the San Diego Museum of Art. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of the SDWS 45th International Exhibition and devotes his energy to commissioned creations and continued maturity of his artistic vision and voice. Consistent with the theme, Lucas is offering this collection at retrospective pricing for the month of June ranging between $75 - $395! 20% of proceeds go to San Carlos Friends of the Library. The San Carlos Branch Library is located at 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, California, 92119. A free public Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Come explore this exciting exhibition, vote for and/or take home your favorite and meet Lucas who is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s premier artists! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucas-smith-art-retrospective-solo-exhibition-tickets-1395581906049?aff=oddtdtcreator

NoiseCat is the son of an Indigenous Canadian father and white mother. After a cultural genocide, he says, living your life becomes an existential question. His new memoir is We Survived the Night.

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on clay art class designed for adults! Join us for Clay Creations, where you'll learn to create charming flower bouquets using hand-molding techniques. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxing, artistic experience. All materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults over the age of 18. Registration is required, please register below. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-festival-hold-34709

Julien's Auctions announced the sale of the Birdhouse “Falcon 2” deck on Wednesday. Hawk used it to land the first-ever 900 trick at the San Francisco X Games.

Join us for another fun evening! Films include the short documentary "Grand Hotel" (1932). Massive crowds greet Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at a children's charity event in Tynemouth, Northeast England -- where Stan Laurel lived as a young boy. "Blotto" (1930) is the only Laurel & Hardy movie where Stan is married and Ollie is single! Stan tells wife Anita Garvin that he has been called in to work at night. Then Stan and Ollie sneak off to a fancy art deco nightclub... "Two Tars" (1928) features The Boys in an unforgettable traffic jam! And the best part? Our own Russ Peck will play the music! Our finale is "Dancing Masters" (1943). Dance instructors Stan and Ollie help their student Trudy and her inventor boyfriend. Yes, you can bring in takeout or other food. As Oliver Hardy would say, "Bring your eats with you!" Visit the Saps at Sea - San Diego Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111118255744315

Shenel Johns is a dynamic jazz musician whose captivating stage presence and impressive vocal range are rooted in her early exposure to reggae and gospel. A graduate of the Hartt School, where she received mentorship from Jackie McLean’s esteemed alumni, Johns passionately shares her musical gifts globally, mentoring young artists and performing in residencies from Shanghai to Mexico. Winner of the Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition, she has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and Damien Sneed, seamlessly blending traditional gospel, jazz, and diasporic influences in renowned venues and festivals worldwide, including recent performances with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and in tribute to Max Roach. Shenel Johns on Facebook / Instagram

The Dynamic Inclusive Dance Organization is holding its 17th annual showcase fundraiser. This year's theme is "Shine and Soar," which will be held in the Champion Ballroom Academy this weekend.

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

On a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what "artivism" is — and what he dreams of.

Learn to make a Sweeper! Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn to make a long handled broom with traditional broomcorn. Taught by local artist-educator AB, the class is kept simple to minimize any difficulty in creating the sweeper broom. Be ready to be challenged with your craft skill. This will be a fun and interactive broom class that will take you into the creative culture of besoms. We will prepare the handle, attach the broomcorn, shape the broom head/bristles and stitch it together with needle and thread/cord. By the end of the class you will have a functional and artistic broom to take home with you. You’ll also have the opportunity to scent the broom as well as decorate the sweeper. It is helpful if you’ve already taken Hand Broom Making Workshop, but it’s not required. Ages 13+ years and up is recommended. Materials fee: $15 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram