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Armed with nothing but a piece of colorful chalk, these kids are celebrating the return of school — and getting the tools and language to advocate for themselves.

In addition to the aesthetic beauty and the historic importance of a work of fine art is the story that unfolds on its canvas. One can truly ‘read’ a painting as one does a book, identifying central characters and imagining the dialogue that takes place between them. Many of the true masters in art history are the great storytellers, those who stimulate our imaginations and bring their subjects to life on canvas. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the storytelling in this docent-led talk. Date | Thursday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Onlina via Zoom This is a free event open to the public, brought to you by the Timken Museum of Art. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/virtual-tour-tell-me-a-story-narratives-in-art or call (619) 239-5548.

Event Details: Join the Library for the 2022 Summer Festival Jazz Concerts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Coronado Library and Hotel Del Coronado, concerts will take place every other Friday from June 3-August 26. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. On Friday, July 29, the Uptown Rhythm Makers will showcase their unique style of authentic New Orleans style traditional jazz. A staple of the San Diego music scene since 2003, they've performed at the California Center for the Arts and the San Diego Jazz Fest . This concert will show off their range and feature favorites from traditional jazz hits and songs written especially for jazz bands in the 1920’s and 1930’s. If you listen closely, you’ll recognize tunes from King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Isham Jones, Duke Ellington, Spencer Williams, and more. Performer Bios: Bruce Vermazen: cornet & vocals: Bruce is a retired Cal - Berkeley professor and jazz cornetist since his teens. He is also a published jazz historian and has led jazz and ragtime orchestras in San Diego and the Bay Area. Bob Andersen: trombone & leader: Bob works part-time as a home health Occupational Therapist and leads the Uptown Rhythm Makers. He was a member of the seminal post-Katrina New Orleans trad jazz revival band, the Loose Marbles. Jim Fiedler: clarinet: Jim is a retired Navy veteran and a professional jazz clarinetist since high school in the late 60s. Armand Frigon: guitar: Armand is a former college music professor and professional jazz guitarist since the 70s. Jeremy Eikam: string bass: Jeremy is a high school music teacher and band director, and an in demand bassist around San Diego. Ray Conseur: drums: Ray teaches part-time with the San Diego USD and has been a professional drummer since the 70s.

After releasing her album Renaissance, Beyoncé received backlash for the song, "Heated." She used a word that some consider a slur towards people with disabilities — and has since changed the lyrics.

TEDx Talks: The Murder Room is a horror/thriller inspired by the films Split and Misery. It is the 2nd play in the Thrillogy Series, written & directed by Michael Mizerany and an homage to everything that is horror - jump scares, dark humor, violent altercations and killers that just won’t die. Featuring performances by Phillip Magin and Stephen Simpson and produced by Compulsion Dance & Theater. About The Play: Paul Foster, an Emmy winning actor in a not-so-acclaimed daytime soap, is kidnapped, chained to a bed and threatened until he can give the acting performance of his life. Or more accurately for his life. As he and his psychotic captor play out the scenes, secrets are revealed, each one more twisted, demented and deranged than the last. *Advisory: TEDx Talks: The Murder Room contains adult themes and content including profanity, sexual situations and dialogue, an extended scene of violence and some gore.

Double, double, toil and trouble... Film Geeks and Secret Morgue are back at Comic-Con Museum and celebrating Walpurgisnacht on April 30, noon to midnight with a six-film horror marathon focusing on witches. Join us for Secret Morgue 3: Witches' Night Edition at Comic-Con Museum. Your ticket will get you 6 films, 2 meals (Bombay Coast returns!), a talk about witches in history from SDSU professor Dr. Elizabeth Pollard, art show, and raffle prizes. Date | Saturday, April 30 from noon to midnight Location | Comic-Con Museum Get tickets here! Early bird general admission: $40 General admission: $42 Optional museum ticket add-on: $10 For more information, please visit filmgeekssd.eventive.org/schedule/6257152a003708002901937f or call (619) 230-1938.

In 2001, all of Sarah Feldman's books were destroyed in a flood, so her dad took her to a library to try to cheer her up. There she met a man who gave her a gift that she says changed her life.

The Media Arts Center San Diego invites you to the 21st annual iVIE Student Awards & Film Festival red carpet event honoring the best from each grade level countywide. The organizers of the annually acclaimed San Diego Latino Film Festival are proud to bring this student festival where young filmmakers can get creative and explore their talents. This year some of the categories for submission are news stories, PSAs, animation, a music-centric category, and a call to action to use Tik Tok for good! San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) is the presenting sponsor this year and bringing back a prominent submission category - #LOVELECTRIC, which asks students to submit videos exploring the world of Electric Vehicles.

This weekend, San Diego County hit a record of nearly 50,000 new COVID-19 cases. KPBS health reporter Matt Hoffman speaks about the surge and how hospitals are faring. Plus, the impact of the omicron variant on the local economy and how the local economy could be impacted by Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal. Finally, California Report Magazine explores the rich history of the Rainbow Sign — a groundbreaking center in Berkeley for Black culture, politics and art.

The world’s top professional female surfers will be back in Oceanside for the 15th annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, a 3 day event from September 16 – 18, 2022. The weekend will be jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment. The event is free to attend! Festival Village: An experience for all ages, the Super Girl Pro Festival Village hosts the following FREE activities: 15 live concerts an all-female DJ contest women’s esports video game competitions mentorship program / clinics with Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore women’s beach soccer competition a female leadership panel discussion fitness classes dance classes yoga instruction zumba classes pilates classes fashion art speakers Autographs from the pros give-aways beauty make-overs hair styling celebrity meet-and-greets social media influencers games a food court a beer and wine garden comedy showcase more than 40 vendor booths for an eclectic shopping experience and many other activities throughout the weekend! View the 2022 Event Schedule Directions: The event is located immediately adjacent to the south of the Oceanside Pier at the end of Mission Ave. Driving from either North or South of Oceanside, take I-5 and exit Mission Ave (exit 53). Take Mission Ave west for 1.3 miles until you reach North Pacific Street. There are several City-controlled parking lots at the corner of Mission Ave and North Pacific Street that attendees should park in and then walk down to the beach (which is 1 block west). For GPS, the Beach and Recreation Center address is 300 N the Strand, Oceanside, California 92054 About: Established in 2007 as a showcase for women in action sports, the Super Girl Pro Series is the only large-scale all-women’s action sports, esports and lifestyle series in the world. Developed as a celebration of female strength and empowerment, the platform has grown into a series of five incredible festivals centered around providing social, athletic, cultural, educational, business, and entertainment opportunities for young women in areas where they are traditionally underrepresented.