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What's it like to be a Black immigrant or refugee in America? We had a hundred or so conversations with people in Tennessee — one of the Blackest states in the country — to find out.

On Saturday, February 11, March and Ash and Pacabol are hosting a meet and greet with Paddy ‘the Baddy’ Pimblett! Paddy ‘the Baddy’, a British mixed martial artist, renowned for having competed in numerous Cage Warriors Fighting Championships, will be stopping by March and Ash’s Vista and Mission Valley locations, as well as Pacabol’s Chula Vista store. March and Ash Vista from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2465 Dogwood Way, Vista, CA 92081 March and Ash Mission Valley from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2835 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Pacabol from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 646 H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 In addition to food, merchandise, and goodies, the event will also include a complimentary event poster, signed by Paddy ‘the Baddy’ during his visit. Available only while supplies last. This is a 21+ event and is first come, first served. So plan to arrive early!

From the gallery: Duke Windsor’s success as a contemporary artist lies in his ability to infuse ordinary subject matter with his own ingenuity. Windsor’s wealth of occupations and personal drive have shaped the foundation of his creative spirit. Through observation of the traditional American Way, Windsor finds his most powerful subject matter. The gold in his contemporary icons elicit consideration for reverence, love, compassion, and courage in our world. Windsor’s works will be on view at Sparks Gallery from October 16 to December 30, 2022 with an opening reception on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thoughts on “reverence” from the mind of Duke Windsor: Reverence is an attitude by which one responds to reality as a whole. It is more than the typical religious gestalt of revering a religious ideology, saintly being, or holy relic. Reverence goes way beyond that. It is a sacred emotion that flows through everything in our existence as spiritual beings. In this way of thinking and seeing, Reverence is the appropriate term to define an artist’s visual memes to produce a work of art. Philosopher Alice Von Hilderbrand considered Reverence the “mother of all virtues.” In Reverence, one sees all things in life as beautiful. I believe that this is where my desire to paint ordinary subjects manifests itself, on a deeper level than just seeing the ugliness and the mundane. I am constantly asked about the subject matter I paint. I think about the question, and in my mind, I say, ‘Why not?’ When I see a typical trash bin on the street, I see a story, a purpose for its existence. Painting a historical location much older than I have been alive is awe-inspiring. The ubiquitous burger, the fearless rodeo cowboy, the baseball player, the heroic soldier, the construction worker, and the ever-present road crew all should be revered for what they represent. Gold leaf is the color of extravagance, wealth, riches, and excess which exerts a hypnotic attraction and evokes a very celestial, reverent feeling towards the serenity of the subject. I was inspired to utilize gold leaf after seeing the biopic film, Klimt. In the movie, Klimt (John Malkovich) is working on the “Adele Bloch-Bauer” portrait, and in the scene, he was applying gold leaf to the painting. Later, while visiting the Timken Museum in Balboa Park, I viewed the collection of Russian Icons on wood panels. The reverence and visceral experience I felt from the luminance of these traditional Icon works inspired me to recreate this feeling in my work. As I continue to develop gilding techniques, I often refer back to these works for inspiration. The painters of nature all revere the world through their work. I feel this honor also can be in a typical still life of simple objects that mean something and hold a place of reverence. It has been said that we must abandon arrogance and stand in awe. In the Reverence exhibition, I explore the things I hold in awe, experiences I have had, and visions from an artist’s mind. What do you hold in Reverence? Follow Sparks Gallery on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

When making predictions, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes follows this complicated formula: She looks at precursor awards, she considers Academy history — and she listens to her heart.

Over the weekend, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the temporary injunction against San Diego Unified’s vaccination mandate, meaning students will need to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 24 — the start of the second semester. Plus, the omicron variant will soon or later be identified in San Diego, but hospital officials are confident that they can handle it whenever it comes. Also, the vast majority of people killed in action in Afghanistan are not soldiers but contractors. It’s part of a change in the way America fights its wars, with lasting consequences. And, parents in Northern California are building a safe and intentional place to live for their adult children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Finally, San Diego has a lot of visual art, with dozens of art museums and more galleries than we can count. Here’s this month’s roundup of the must-see five works of art.

What is this…Artist’s Way? Maybe you had a friend who read through it years ago and made some significant breakthroughs. Or you’ve had the book on your bookshelf and promised yourself–this is the year I open it!–every year? Or you took a class long ago…but don’t remember much. Wherever you are at, this is for ANYONE who wants to live a more creative, intentional life. The Artist’s Way is for novices and working artists of all types, including writers, visual artists, actors, dancers, musicians…ANYONE who recognizes their innate creativity. In a supportive and safe setting, in this hour and a half Zoom class we will: • acquaint ourselves with the basics and tools of The Artist’s Way (by Julia Cameron) • work on activities meant to break through some of our creative blocks and give us better insight into creative work we might consider pursuing • If you’re able, bring a copy of The Artist’s Way (many available at the local libraries) and a journal or sketchbook. No previous arts experience required.

Join us for Wednesday Connect: Getting Ready to Travel? Packing Tricks and Tips from a Travel Industry Professional on June 15, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. featuring Suzie Piegza, Vice President and co-founder of Classic Journeys, LLC. World traveler, adventure travel company owner, and La Jolla resident, Susie Piegza, will discuss tips for packing. From what to bring on the airplane for maximum comfort, to figuring out a flexible travel wardrobe to learning how to fit a week’s worth of clothes into a carry-on bag, this session is a must-see for anyone planning to travel. This is a free, virtual presentation. RSVP NOW Bio: Susie Piegza is Vice President and co-founder of Classic Journeys, LLC. Founded in La Jolla in 1995, Classic Journeys is the world’s leading walking tour adventure company. A multi-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operator designation, Classic Journeys runs curated small group tours in 80 regions in 50 countries around the world. The company’s tours are known for hand-crafted, immersive itineraries, featuring well-chosen boutique hotels and led by full-time guides who are local to each region. The company runs scheduled departures year-round as well as private and custom tours for groups and families. In addition to her work at Classic Journeys, Susie Piegza has been involved in Las Patronas and was the Jewel Ball Chair for Moonlit Mambo (2014). She currently serves on the La Jolla Riford Library Board of Directors and acts as the group’s Art and Culture Committee liaison. Susie and her husband, Edward, live in La Jolla where they raised their two sons.

The San Ysidro School District closed all its schools Friday due to the advisory, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District is taking precautionary measures at four district schools that are impacted.

Deanna Martin Mackey is the general manager of KPBS. Before joining KPBS as general manager, she served as president of the Public Television Major Market Group (PTMMG), a consortium of the 40 largest PBS member stations in the U.S. She focused her time on leadership/culture, revenue generation, audience development and digital on behalf of the group as well as national partnerships and system leadership activities. Previously, Mackey worked for 25 years at KPBS, serving as COO in her final six years at the station.

Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But "Rich Men North of Richmond" also has ties to extremist narratives.