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Date: May 18, 2023 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: UC San Diego Atkinson Hall Host: Shahrokh Yadegari Agenda: 5 p.m. Performance in Atkinson Hall's auditorium 6 p.m. Atkinson Hall pre-function area/courtyard for reception RSVP to ideasqi@ucsd.edu by noon, May 18. The Qualcomm Institute’s (QI) IDEAS series presents “Pigments of Imagination,” an interactive virtual reality experience that frames the creative process as a narrative relating the inner-workings of one’s unique imagination to the universe around us. It is an observation on the beauty, fear, adventure, sadness and loneliness of self-discovery and the artist’s ultimate recognition of process as goal, as told through the story of a small child’s journey to the moon. The installation is designed to reimagine the popular music video in a virtual space as a dynamic, emotionally engaging experience by exploring distinctive relationships between spatialization, audiovisual reactivity and interactivity, which allow for a narrative immersion that maintains a structured arc and conclusion but unique experience with each use. This piece features musical contributions from UC San Diego Music’s King Britt, Steph Richards and Zach Konick, and vocalist Nick Tolford. Singular virtual reality experiences will be offered in addition to the general presentation. Bios: Timothy Gmeiner is a San Diego, California-based interdisciplinary artist and music producer. He has toured internationally under the name “Ill Poetic” and garnered public acclaim for his releases from artists and publications such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Portishead. Through his company SoundRzn Design, he has provided audio and visual services for artists, universities and companies of various industries including the San Diego Symphony, OWN and HBO. He has worked as the Assistant Director at QI’s Audio Spatialization Lab and is currently enrolled in UC San Diego’s Computer Music Ph.D. program, where he focuses on audiovisual relationships in virtual and physical spaces. Current projects and collaborations focus on spatialized and interactive compositions in virtual reality, audiovisual live performance and large-scale real-time reactive installations. Eito Murakami is a master’s student at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. He graduated from UC San Diego with bachelor’s degrees in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts Music (ICAM) and Political Science/International Relations. Murakami is an electronic composer, performer, sound designer and virtual reality developer. By combining his classical music training with proficiency in audio and graphics software, he creates digital interfaces and instruments that promote intuitive musical performance. Specifically, he specializes in Unreal Engine to develop audiovisual infrastructure that allows multiplayer interactions in virtual 3D environments. Murakami is a former member of the Sonic Arts Research and Development group at QI.

A South African corrections board found the athlete had met the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder.

A significant number of new HIV infections happen among Black women, and a health education effort in Atlanta wants to make sure Black women can access the HIV-prevention medicines known as PrEP.

Jack Antonoff has seemingly cracked the code for producing hit albums, winning Grammys for his work with artists like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. But for his own writing, he leans into the unknown.

A work from one of the nation's most prominent Black artists will now be on display to San Diegans, free of charge. Plus, a new book on the overlap between film noir and mixology. Then, recommendations for your next summer romance read.

The House of Pacific Relations will present its 40th Annual Ethnic Food Fair, taking place at The International Cottages in Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, Sunday, May 7, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "The Ethnic Food Fair is an awesome annual event for families and more, which is why the 40th Anniversary is so exciting,” said Mike Salazar, Member of the USA, House of Pacific Relations. “Each year, it’s great to see the unique entertainers and cuisines from so many countries to try and enjoy, all in one place.” The Ethnic Food Fair will feature multicultural live performances, and will offer locals and visitors an opportunity to explore and taste a variety of food from 31 historic international cottages. The actual number of EFF participants varies from year to year. Guests are able to purchase delectable ethnic dishes and treats, which support each of the non-profit cottages, and they will have an opportunity to interact with volunteers who proudly showcase culture, education, travel ideas, crafts and volunteerism. There will also be live stage entertainment showcasing the national traditions from various countries and cultures between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mission Statement: “To harmoniously come together with international and cultural presence.” To learn more, please check out the event flier at sdhpr.org.

The deal with dozens of states resolves a lawsuit that claimed Google engages in anticompetitive behavior through its Google Play store, which is how most people download apps on Android devices.

The game was the last for the Loyal which announced Aug. 24 that it will fold following the conclusion of the season after chairman Andrew Vassiliadis and President Ricardo Campos determined there was no viable way to keep the club operating with a Major League Soccer team set to begin play in San Diego in 2025.

The storm made landfall near Emerald Isle early Saturday, posing flooding and other threats as far north as New Jersey into Sunday.

As pride month celebrations continue, LGBTQ lawmakers are working to expand their ranks in D.C. next year. The Equality PAC — the political arm of the Equality Caucus in the U.S. Congress — is raising millions to boost representation on Capitol Hill.