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This weekend in the arts: "The Pleasure Trials" at Moxie Theatre; Khalid Alkaaby at Sparks Gallery; the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books; "The Planets" at SummerFest; Francis Blume at the Casbah; "Turning Tides" at BFree Studio and more.

When the U.S. role in the 1973 coup in Chile became known, activists took action. So did U.S. lawmakers. This is what happened after the U.S. helped topple a Marxist and aided a right-wing dictator.

Cyber Monday spending is expected to break records with a projected $11 billion in sales. Next, now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, health officials are monitoring how holiday get-togethers impact flu and other respiratory cases across the county. And, UC San Diego climate scientists will share their thoughts on the latest UN climate conference later this week. Then, a changing climate is threatening the beloved Joshua trees in the Mohave Desert. But for years, California officials have struggled to decide whether to list the western Joshua tree as an endangered species. Next, a look at the role prefabricated housing could play in the rental prices. Finally, from our archive, an interview with border artists the de la Torre Brothers whose work is on exhibit at The Cheech through Jan. 22.

The U.S. has charged 7 people with spying on behalf of China. One target was in an unlikely venue for Chinese politics: A remote sculpture park in the California desert.

Soprano Emily Ortlieb joins the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra in a concert of music from Mexico and Latin America. Program includes Conga Del Fuego Nuevo by Arturo Márquez, Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, Dama Antañona by Francisco de Paula Aguirre, and Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2 and No. 5 by Heitor Villa Lobos. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. All performers have been fully vaccinated. Mask for the audience is encouraged. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/latin-flavor/ for more details.

These books shed light on some of dance's most iconic figures and provide a glimpse into the state of ballet culture today — and the direction it's heading next year and for years to come.

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his artistic talent is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture. EC Gallery will share a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at the EC Gallery, Solana Beach. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork. The concept drawings included in this historic exhibition offer a rare, behind-the-scenes view into Theodor Seuss Geisel’s (aka Dr. Seuss) artistic process. They exemplify the transformative power of ideas and how, in one quick stroke of a pencil, ideas can change the world. With simply a pencil, paper, and his trusted drawing table, these never-before-seen characters passed from the ethereal to the tangible in a series of frenetic, bold, and highly impulsive concept drawings. These were dress rehearsals. They were the first spark of an idea and marked the inception of such iconic characters as The Cat in the Hat, Horton, and Sam-I-am. Each of these Estate-Authorized limited editions has been adapted and reproduced from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, or sculptures. Additionally, each work bears a posthumously printed or engraved Dr. Seuss signature, identifying the work as an authorized limited edition commissioned by the Dr. Seuss Estate. For more details about the exhibit and art, please visit https://ecgallery.com/events/d-seuss-the-spark-of-an-icon/. EC Gallery is on Facebook + Instagram

San Diego is no stranger to fantastic college art programs, and this new exhibit at California Center for the Arts Escondido features dozens of regional faculty from San Diego's many colleges and universities. Featured artists include Siobhán Arnold, Carlos Castro, Neil Kendricks, Sage Serrano, Griselda Rosas, Eva Struble, Sofia V. Gonzalez and many more. Also on view will be works that the participating faculty have selected from their students, shown on the "Emerging Artists Wall." —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: Campus Creatives features contemporary artworks that highlight the talents of visual artists and educators from across San Diego’s colleges and universities. Included in the exhibition is the Emerging Artists Wall featuring students selected from each college by participating faculty artists to represent their institution’s art department. This unique opportunity offers emerging artists the chance to exhibit their artwork in the Museum. Participating Artists: Diane Adams Siobhán Arnold David Avalos Stephanie Bedwell Jennifer Anne Bennett J. David Carlson Carlos Castro Anna Delgado John Dillemuth Joshua Eggleton Xuchi Naungayan Eggleton Christopher Ferreria Julie Goldstein Sofia V. Gonzalez John Halaka Joanne Hayakawa Matthew Hebert Terri Hughes-Oelrich Lisa Hutton Jeff Kahn Farrah Karapetian Neil Kendricks YC Kim Debby and Larry Kline Huai Li Bill Mosley Leslie Nemour Serena Potter Judith Preston Iana Quesnell Kaiya Rainbolt Dean Ramos Jeff Ray Matt Rich Griselda Rosas Sage Serrano Sondra Sherman Leslie Shershow Mark Siprut Lucy HG Solomon Miyoko Briana Stanley Eva Struble Micajah Truitt Paul Turounet Perry Vásquez Lisa Venditelli Karmel Clay West Sam Wohl Schools Represented: California State University, San Marcos Cuyamaca College Grossmont College MiraCosta College Miramar College National University Palomar College Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego State University Southwestern College University of California, San Diego University of San Diego About the Museum: The Center Museum hosts four to six exhibitions per year. The Museum seeks to provide North County San Diego with access to relevant, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging exhibitions that highlight contemporary artists and artworks. Each show is accompanied by a dedicated Emerging Artist Gallery Wall as a commitment to supporting young artists in the community. Related links: CCAE on Facebook CCAE visiting information

"With Care" is a visceral, moving work for two dancers (Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, both former stars of the Batsheva Dance Company) and two violinists (Keir GoGwilt and Miranda Cuckson). The one-hour long work investigates the dynamics of caregiving, carelessness, and loss through a theatrical fusion of dance and music. “With Care” builds on Smith’s previous collaboration with GoGwilt, “A Study on Effort,” the duet version of which was premiered at the Luminato Festival in 2016. The piece additionally includes original music by composer and 2018 MacArthur Fellow Matthew Aucoin, a fast rising star in the music world with strong ties to San Diego. He collaborated with the San Diego Symphony and Art of Elan in January 2019 as part of their “Hearing the Future” festival and worked with Art of Elan’s Young Artists in Harmony students on their musical compositions to present a multi-disciplinary performance of all new music. Founded by Artistic Directors Zack Winokur and Matthew Aucoin, American Modern Opera Company is a multidisciplinary collective of some of the most adventurous singers, dancers, and instrumentalists at work today in the fields of contemporary and classical music and dance. Date | Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7pm Location | Lyceum Theatre Purchase tickets here ! $15-$40 For further information on this event please visit website: https://securesite.sdrep.org/14220/14221

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has, “failed to adequately prevent and respond to the deaths of individuals in its custody,” according to an investigation by the California State Auditor. And Hate crimes increased sharply in San Diego and across the country in recent years. Early findings show the trend grew even worse in 2021. Plus, in our weekend preview, classical music on a boat, a tap dancing and piano collaboration, a new play based on an old story, and plenty of visual art.