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Senior Curator Barbara Hanson Forsyth will share the story of Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley, one of San Diego’s preeminent and prolific designing couples who are most remembered for their enameled metalwork but worked in a variety of media. Their collective and individual artistic journeys resulted in an incredible body of work ranging from small-scale decorative items such as plates and pendants to monumental architectural commissions. This talk will explore their artistic practice and significant contributions to the mid-century San Diego design and architecture scene, including the story behind Variations on a Gold Theme. This masterful mural from 1965 is part of Mingei’s permanent collection and is currently installed in our Courtyard. Art Break is Mingei's new monthly lunchtime lecture series where attendees can hear from curators, museum educators, artists and scholars while enjoying their midday snack. Date | Opening on Friday, January 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Location | Mingei International Museum Get tickets here! Non-member admission: $14 Free for Mingei members. Space is limited. Ticket includes access to the Gallery Level, Terraces and Art Library. For more information, please visit mingei.org/events/lecture/art-break-2 or call (619) 239-0003.

The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) is proud to present "A Natural Connection," an art exhibition featuring two award-winning artists, Kathryn Gail Ackley and Vanessa Rusczyk. Paintings by the artists will be on view at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center from Feb. 12 – March 25, 2022. Reception is free and open to the public on Feb. 20, 2022.

Join us for an evening of chamber music with Hausmann Quartet and listen to works by Haydn, Ludwig, Mendelssohn and Walker. First United Methodist Church of San Diego Sunday, January 29, 2023, 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Free admission / Event Website The Hausmann Quartet has established itself as an integral part of the cultural life of Southern California since its arrival in San Diego in 2010. As faculty Artists-in-Residence at San Diego State University, they teach and organize the chamber music program, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments and visit local schools for concerts and clinics. They also maintain an active performance schedule throughout North America and Asia. Their latest endeavor is Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series on a historic ferry boat exploring the string quartet repertoire through Haydn’s quartet cycle. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A multi-year San Diego Music Award nominee, Enter the Blue Sky is a collection of dedicated instrumentalists in support of passionate storytelling at its best. Playful and lighthearted at times, their sound is a blend of poetry, and original and unique melodies that make room for reminiscing and musing, and encourage the listener to journey with them. Supported by warm inflections and textures, the sincerity of the lyrics and the band’s delivery is nuanced and powerful at the same time. Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Sandé Lollis writes all songs for the band. Her performance is raw and emotional, and wholly uplifting. Sandé’s lyrics are thoughtful and speak to all generations. Her melodies are hard to forget, moving and soulful. As rhythm guitarist and lead singer for Enter the Blue Sky, Sandé is an indomitable spark of energy and melodic bliss. Not a back burner type, Karen Childress-Evans on viola, jumps in with both feet and keeps smiling. A refreshing and innovative team player, she brings achingly beautiful tones and a classic sensibility to the project. Backing vocalist Tina Dee adds an enthusiastic undercurrent of harmonies suited perfectly to Sandé’s leads, and to three-part with Karen making for transcendent moments of joy. Her voice is smooth and buttery, and puts a delicate finish on each song. Each member of Enter the Blue Sky is committed to creating a welcoming and rich soundscape, fitting together like pieces of a musical puzzle. The talent and experience of the band is showcased collectively, as well as with lush and stirring solos. www.enterthebluesky.com Lindsay White can make you laugh, or cry, or call your therapist. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Ani DiFranco, Lindsay White’s songwriting has earned recognition from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and American Songwriter Magazine. Her latest LP Lights Out debuted #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, was named #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and earned her an SDMA for Best Singer-Songwriter. Subsequent singles have charted on iTunes and earned additional San Diego Music Award nominations, including a 2022 win for Best Folk/Acoustic Song. White was named one of “15 Lesbian/Bi/Queer Musical Artists You Need to Know” by AfterEllen.com. She has opened for notable acts such as The Lone Bellow, David Crosby, Steve Poltz, Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles), Raining Jane featuring Jason Mraz, and others. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/enter-the-blue-sky/ Follow Lindsay White on Facebook & Instagram

The DGC Video series showcases cinematic faves from your collective long-lost video store days every Tuesday.

The Essence of Tango - a powerful journey of tango through time Tango at its roots is sensuous, rhythmic, and passionate. Join Camarada for an evening to explore the wide range of tango from the 1900’s all the way to the exciting world premiere of "Tango Bajo el Agua” by renowned Argentine composer Andrés Martín. Tango is a rich mix of urban culture forged with the influence of immigrant history. Over time this music made its way from the streets of Buenos Aires to the concert halls across the world. The Essence of Tango is a curated time-travel experience highlighting several famous tango composers: Villoldo, Pugliese, Gardel, Francini, Pontier, Salgan, Troilo, Mores, and the unequivocal Astor Piazzolla. Performer: ‣ Gregorio González, baritone ‣ Beth Ross Buckley, flute ‣ David Buckley, violin ‣ Andrés Martín, bass ‣ Dana Burnett, keyboard ‣ Carolina Jaurena & Juan Alessandrini, tango dance Related links: Camarada on Instagram Camarada on Facebook

Victor Lebowski, better known as the artist Tijuanauta, captures the beauty of the borderlands in his art. His detailed ink drawings are often a mishmash of U.S.-Mexico icons, like Star Wars characters and taco carts, or astronauts eating carne asada. But for a long time, Tijuanauta refused to sell his art or make art his day job. Instead, he hid behind the safety of his office job and stayed inside a cubicle for a decade. But recently, Tijuanauta took the plunge. He became a full-time artist and had his first-ever art show in Tijuana over the summer. The artist is gaining traction fast, but his biggest battle is inside his own brain. A mix of lifelong anxiety and self-doubt has long stopped Tijuanauta from being the artist he's destined to be. But he’s finally fighting back.

Ring in Spring and Celebrate the Season! Hosted by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, the San Marcos Spring Fling offers guests the chance to celebrate the spring season with a street festival of 200+ local crafters, retailers and nationwide vendors. This premier family festival has something for everyone! ‣ Over 200+ Artisans & Crafters, Retailers & Nationwide Vendors ‣ Kids Festival with inflatables & carnival rides ‣ Delicious Culinary Creations ‣ Beer & Wine Garden ‣ Two Stages with Live Music & Local Bands Vendor Interest: Click Link Below https://eventhub.net/events/San-Marcos-Spring-Fling-2023_4330

Friday, July 1, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, July 2 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. A San Diego playwright reveals her writing process. A renaissance painter's little known darker side. A sprawling landscape from across the globe. And hear a song from a San Diego folk band with a punk rock edge.

The five colorful stamps were the creation of artist Rafael López, who lives and works in both San Diego and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.