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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.

Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dog-eared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.

Pianist Cecil Lytle has been a San Diego presence for over four decades, a specialist in Liszt (he won First Prize in the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition), jazz, and 20th-century music. He appeared on Jazz at the Athenaeum in 1993, and this marks his first performance for our Chamber Music Series. His concert features music by two great piano virtuosos: Franz Liszt and Thomas “Fats” Waller. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Date | Monday, May 23, 2022 7:30pm Location | Athenaeum Music and Arts Library Purchase tickets here! $15-$55 For further information on this event please visit website: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/chamber-0523

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) invites the San Diego community to join us for MCASD’s reopening day. Experience the inaugural exhibitions, enjoy architectural tours of the Annabelle Selldorf-designed Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building, picnic in the oceanview Art Park, peruse the new event spaces and outdoor terraces, and celebrate the future of contemporary art in our community! Date | Saturday, April 9, the Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location | Museum of Contmeporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Get museum tickets here! For more information, please visit mcasd.org or call (858) 454 3541.

A longtime hero of the underground rap scene for his worldly, wily lyrics that are erudite and streetwise, billy woods has made his clearest, most engaging album yet with Maps.

San Diegans depend on the Colorado River, and they have to make some tough decisions in the next year.

A series of speakers will honor Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Visual Arts Department at UCSD, Jack Greenstein. This event is one you are not going to want to miss out on! Date | Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location | SME 149, Structural & Materials Engineering Bldg. UC San Diego Register here! For further information on this event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-of-students-and-colleagues-in-honor-of-jack-greenstein-tickets-321026708527

First line New Orleans Jazz meets Irish folk music in this group that is comprised of 5 talented musicians, Anna Lee Fleming (Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Trombone), William Fleming (Songwriter, Vocals, Mandolin, Trombone), Bill Fleming (Electric Guitar), Ronnie Valles (Drum Kit and Percussion), Oskar Beckmann (Electric Bass) and Malcolm Jones (Saxophone). They perform high energy original music written by sibling duo Anna Lee and Willie Fleming and have an eclectic instrumentation, allowing them to cover tunes spanning from the Grateful Dead, The Pogues and Flogging Molly, to Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse and New Orleans Second line tunes. Brother and sister front persons might give us a trombone duet. It’ll be fun. Happy St Patty's Day.

Don't miss this very special 1 on 1 Discussion with Film & TV Star, Taryn Manning. Hosted by the Festival’s Artistic Director & Co-Director of Programming, Carly Starr Brullo-Niles, the event will take place on Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m. The discussion will explore Manning’s accomplished career in TV & Film with attendees encouraged to participate through an opportunity to ask their own questions. Taryn Manning began her industry career with her first major role in 2001 as “Maddy” in "Crazy/Beautiful" (2001) & followed that up with "8 Mile" (2002) and her breakthrough role as “Nola” in "Hustle & Flow" (2005). She has also worked on the CBS series "Hawaii Five-0" (2010), the FX series "Sons of Anarchy" (2008) and as a series regular on "Orange Is the New Black" (2013). Her feature credits include "Love Ranch" (2010), "Cold Mountain" (2003), "A Lot Like Love" (2005), "White Oleander" (2002), and "Crossroads" (2002). In addition to acting, Manning is also a fashion designer, singer-songwriter, and the vocalist for electronic duo Boomkat. Note, Tickets for this event also grant you access to OIFF's 2023 Award Show. Stay and enjoy the show afterward. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Desert art, Dia de la Mujer, contemporary dance and more (KPBS feature): The Front gallery's long-running women-centric group exhibition, Dia de la Mujer, opens its 2022 iteration on Saturday, Mar. 5. This year, it's curated by Monica Hernández, with a jam-packed line-up of more than 40 artists, plus installation pieces by Xoque Art and the nonprofit youth program ARTS (A Reason To Survive). On my radar: a piece by Angelica Omaña, called "Generico Generacional" that combines painting with stacked brand-name medicine boxes; Annalise Neil's work; Tarrah Aroonsakool's "Her Mother’s Thai Silk," as well as the ARTS interactive postcard project. At Saturday's opening reception, there'll be music, live spoken word and installation activations, and Mujeres Brew House will be on hand for refreshments. [Read more] — Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Opening reception: Saturday, Mar. 5, 5-8 p.m. The 15th Annual Dia De La Mujer Exhibition celebrates its opening reception on Mar. 5, 2022, with over 40 local artists from San Diego, San Ysidro, and Tijuana. The Front Arte y Cultura at Casa Familiar invites the public to attend the opening reception and its following Dia De La Mujer events. About the exhibition: Continuing its long tradition in San Ysidro and San Diego, Casa Familiar’s Dia de la Mujer celebration brings together a wide array of artists over several events to elevate the works of BIPOC women and non-binary artists. It is an open invitation for artists to explore relevant issues of identity, gender, politics, community and/or spirituality. This year’s exhibition is curated by Monica Hernandez, community organizer and curator from San Ysidro, California. Monica was one of the curators for the first Dia de la Mujer exhibition 15 years ago. “LOVE IS AN ACTION – Amor en los tiempos de pandemia is an invitation to present works that reflect on our resiliency, elevate the interconnectedness of all our relations, and explore love as a movement towards other possible worlds,” said Mónica Hernández, curator. “It is a call to boldness and a return to love.” Participating artists: A.V. Rose, Aida Urbina, Alexa Macias, Alondra Zamorano, Angelica Omaña, Annabel Tourrado, Annalise Neil, Betty Bangs, Bhavna Mehta, Bridget Rountree, ChulaMaiz, Claudia Moncada, Cristina Muñoz Brown, Damariz Aispuro, Emily Hicks, Esther Gámez, Esther Rodriguez, Gabriela Kovats Sanchez, Gabriela Ponce, Irma Bejarte, Judith Limones, Juliana Garcia, Karina Zuñiga, Leila Tamari, Lourdes Araiza, Lynn Susholtz, Maria Kazvan, Maricruz Salgado, Mayra Huerta, Mayra Meza, Monica Nuñez Aragon, Nanzi Muro, Natalia Ventura, Paola Segura, Patricia Cruz, Rianne Magbuhat, Samantha Estrada, Tarrah Aroonsakool, Vanessa Salas, Veronica Aponte, Veronica Aranda, Veronica Kovatz, Yvette Roman XoQue Art in Motion with Berenice Badillo, Ana Maria Herrera, Jennifer Clay, Sandra Carmona, Selina Calvo & Cynthia Vaquez Parallel activities: -WORKSHOP – Ánimo Mujer at ARTS in National City. Mar. 10 5-7 p.m. (Works on display March 11 – April 2) -SIDRO SATURDAYS – Arts & community market. + ART THERAPY WORKSHOP. Mar. 19, 2-6 p.m. More information -PANEL / PLATICA – What does it mean for love to be an action. Virtual event . Apr. 7, 6 p.m. -VIDEO RELEASE – 15 years of Dia de la Mujer. Virtual event. Apr. 21, 6 p.m. -CLOSING RECEPTION / TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION May 7, 6 p.m. Related links: The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram Opening reception information on The Front's website