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Prog-Rock Powerhouse Stick Men Return to San Diego with Chapman Stick Virtuoso Tom Griesgraber Nearly two years since their last San Diego performance, Stick Men — the progressive rock supergroup featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — return to the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos. This marks a special homecoming of sorts, as Mastelotto and Reuter were the first national touring act to perform at the Bornemann’s Grand Opening in May 2024, along with Trey Gunn as part of their band TU-NER. Formed in 2007, Stick Men is known for their adventurous sound built around electric touch-style instruments like the Chapman Stick and the self-designed U8 guitar. Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) anchors the trio with his mastery of the Chapman Stick, an instrument that simultaneously covers both bass and melody. Mastelotto brings an innovative approach to percussion, blending acoustic drums with an electronic setup, while Reuter adds layers of depth and texture with his custom instrument. Combined, the band’s members have contributed to records selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Opening the night is renowned Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber, whose genre-blending performances often include guitar Theremin and collaborations with artists from the California Guitar Trio to RYMO featuring Slightly Stoopid’s drummer Ryan Moran. With over ten releases and a resume that includes touring with Jerry Marotta and opening for legends like Steve Hackett and Al DiMeola, Griesgraber’s set promises a diverse and compelling lead-in to the night’s headliners. Stick Men on Facebook / Youtube

The beloved annual Art Alive Premiere Dinner is an elegant black-tie affair, celebrating art with a spectacular dinner in the Museum galleries. This year’s event is inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his internationally renowned studio Foster + Partners. This event offers a first look at the incredible floral designs of Art Alive and a delicious multi-course menu of delectable delicacies and extraordinary entrees, a full bar, and decadent desserts. Become a Premiere Patron to enjoy this glamorous evening of enchantment. Premiere Dinner Schedule of Events 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour | John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda 8 p.m. Dinner | Museum Permanent Collection Galleries Premiere Patron benefits include Exclusive access to the Premiere Dinner for 1 person (including hosted valet parking) 2 Bloom Bash tickets per Premiere Patron (including hosted valet parking) 4 Art Alive floral exhibition general admission passes Recognition as a Premiere Patron Reserve your place as a Premiere Patron today! For more information please contact Lani Curtis at 619.696.1940 or lcurtis@sdmart.org The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

June 13 - 15 Join us at San Diego Craft Collective for Fiber Fest—a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Fiber Fest will feature live demonstrations, artist vendors, workshops, interactive craft for families, food, and fun. Why attend? – Learn about the journey of natural textiles from sheep shearing to finished fabric. – Connect with fiber enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and the local textile community. – Experience sustainable fiber arts and natural textile production first-hand. – Support local artisans and eco-friendly practices in textile creation. – Enjoy a family-friendly event filled with education, creativity, and community spirit. What to expect: JUNE 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of fiber friendship & camaraderie with a Sit n’ Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap. JUNE 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main event with live demos and hands-on activities about the journey of natural textiles from shearing to finished fabric. There’ll be plenty to learn, with hands-on crafting stations, community art-building projects, make & take crafts (for a small fee) & fiber arts vendors, including our local yarn store (lys) Apricot Yarn & Supply! RSVP for Fiber Fest today to receive updates! JUNE 15 Reserve and attend a Fiber Fest fiber-related workshop! This event is free to attend thanks to generous funding in part from ARTS District Liberty Station. Visit: Fiber Fest 2025 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

For AAPI Heritage Month, San Diego’s Pac Arts Movement and MTS are unveiling a new Pronto card and bus wrap by local artist Koy Sun, celebrating the rich culture and community found in the city’s Asian grocery stores.

In recent decades, America has seen economic opportunities concentrated in superstar cities. Manufacturing boosters hope reshoring factories could help change that. We look at the theory and evidence.

The barriers drew searing criticism from Texas immigrant rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers. Mexican officials say they caused two people to drown in 2023.

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the "Certificate in Poetry", there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this final workshop of the Certificate in Poetry program, the student will concentrate on the design of a publishable manuscript. The student will continue workshopping poems, reading and analyzing books of poetry, providing valuable comment and feedback on each other’s manuscripts. Further, the student will discover publishing sources for individual poems and contests for chapbook and complete book manuscripts, the necessary recordkeeping for this endeavor, and practice how to give a professional poetry reading. For students not ready to compile a manuscript, each class also includes a writing prompt, short lesson or introduction to a poet, and a read & critique session. - Each participant will choose one poetry craft book and submit by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book. - Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work. - Students will prepare a number of copies of their completed manuscript for distribution to the other students at the end of class three. - Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop for both individual poems and manuscripts. Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-05-02-poetry-v-fridays-with-ron-salisbury/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Morgan Lieberman's "Hidden Once, Hidden Twice" is a documentary photo and film project bringing visibility to the lives of senior lesbian couples across the U.S.

Temperatures will rise this week across the San Diego region, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday with highs between 10 to 15 degrees above normal, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.

The Soviet spacecraft Kosmos-482 was launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus. But due to a rocket malfunction, it's been hurtling back towards Earth in an elliptical orbit for the past 53 years.