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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

A new Mississippi law restricts who can help voters seeking assistance casting their ballots by mail. A federal judge ruled it limited access to the polls and was therefore not permitted.

Oversight agencies require Veterans Village of San Diego to follow policies and procedures that protect the health and safety of the residents they serve.

A cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area has sparked fears of a summer wave. Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.

More than 4.1 million refugees have fled the war zone since Russia invaded Ukraine. Many came to Tijuana hoping to get asylum in the United States.

R.F. Kuang's novel Yellowface offers a literary exploration of cultural appropriation taken to a new degree.

Note: This exhibition was taken down two weeks early. "Text Me When You Get Home" is a new solo exhibition by border artist Diana Benavidez, and will be on view Mar. 12 through May 13, 2022. About the exhibition: Text Me When You Get Home explores habits and rituals adopted by women against lurking predators in public spaces. This collection of piñatas investigates objects transformed into self-defense weapons and addresses common practices embraced on a daily basis as a form of protection against sexual harassment and violence. Opening reception: Saturday, Mar. 12 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment (619) 269-1981; info@ljathenaeum.org About the artist: Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect upon her experiences growing up along the border, her identity, and culture. Her work is known for introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas including media and technology. Diana received a BA in Visual Arts from UC San Diego and her art has been exhibited in Mexico, Canada, and the US. Related links: Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram The Athenaeum on Facebook Visiting information for the AAC

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.

dohee lee (she/her) is a Performance Artist, Ritualist, and Educator from Jeju Island South Korea.  Since her arrival in the USA, she has been a vital contributor to both the traditional and contemporary arts landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.  Her creative and award-winning vision comes from traditional Korean music, singing, drumming and dance, which is rooted in Korean indigenous ritual. dohee invites the CSUSM campus community to join in on a Korean ritual from Jeju Island called “The Ritual of Sickness” (Chilseong Saenamgut-칠성새남굿). dohee lee will explore this ritual as a contemporary performance and communal process where the aim is to remove white supremacy culture and to call in vital spirits (Chilseong-칠성신 **) back to humanity and land. “Chilseong Saenamgut-칠성새남굿” is a dedication to the struggling earth and marginalized communities most vulnerable to environmental racism, and an invitation for us all to confront and heal from our own internalized racism. CSUSM Experimental Dance Project Co-Sponsors: MUSC department (Ching-Ming Cheng: email)