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U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.

Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture.

Join us for the receptions for MFA thesis shows by Mika Castañeda and Heige Kim! 'Ooooooooh Wheeeeeee! To be a pig in a tree… [THE ONE THAT GREW EMOTIONS AND DIED]' • Mika Castañeda MFA Thesis Exhibition June 9 - June 16, 2023 • Opening Reception: June 9, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with performance "quieting down" by Alejandrina M. Medina and jun!yi Min at 6:00 p.m. • Performance Space, Visual Arts Facility For More Information Visit: visarts.ucsd.edu 'out of place' • Heige Kim MFA Thesis Exhibition June 9 - June 16, 2023 • Opening Reception: June 9, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with performance & poetry by jun!yi Min and alishya almeida at 7:30 p.m. • Main Gallery, Visual Arts Facility For More Information Visit: visarts.ucsd.edu UC San Diego Visual Arts on Instagram

For its 20th anniversary, the DC Jazz Festival featured performances throughout the Washington, D.C., area culminating in a weekend jam-packed with performances stretched across several venues at The Wharf in Southwest Washington.

In collaboration with SNAG’s (Society of North American Goldsmiths) 51st conference happening in San Diego this year, Sparks Gallery is hosting a showcase of jewelry. Do you have a piece of jewelry that holds a special place in your heart? Share its story with us! San Diego is a city rich in diverse stories, and we invite you to contribute to this tapestry by sharing your most treasured jewelry and the narratives they carry. Whether it’s a family heirloom passed down through generations, a token of love and friendship, or something that marks a significant moment in your life, we want to hear about it. Your jewelry might be a necklace, ring, bracelet, earrings, or any other adornment that holds sentimental value. Submissions can be emailed to natalie@sparksgallery.com by 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2024 and selected artists will be notified on May 10. Selected stories and jewelry will be modeled by YOU and photographed on you in a community exhibition at our gallery on June 6, from 5-8 p.m. This is a free, one day show. Everyone is welcome to attend. LOCATION: Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking – Metered Street Parking and Park It on Market parking structure nearby. We recommend SpotHero.com to book ahead. Sparks Gallery is on Facebook / Instagram ABOUT THE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN GOLDSMITHS: From the website: We are an inclusive community committed to advancing the multifaceted field of metalsmithing and adornment by inspiring innovative creativity and furthering education and opportunities. SNAG celebrates the rich diversity and history of the jewelry and metalsmithing field while valuing a variety of viewpoints through supportive, respectful and ethical interactions that nourish education and inspire innovative creativity.

Professors and students at the University of South Florida mapped pitch, rhythm and duration to data about algae blooms and depletion of coral reefs to create an original composition.

Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop, operated by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, will host its 11th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk in the Historic El Cajon Downtown Arts District. This popular family-friendly art event will feature eight art galleries, two art studios, a museum, and other local small businesses showcasing their work for guests to enjoy. Guests will experience delicious food and beverages, live music, fine art and art demonstrations while exploring Historic El Cajon Arts District. Sophie’s Gallery is an art studio where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are given the opportunity and tools needed to realize their full creative potential. There will be several fine art shows during the event, including Skate of Mind – State of Mind at Sophie’s Gallery - a collection of hand-painted and mosaic skateboard decks. In honor of the annual event, a new public mural is commissioned each year. The latest mural, Butterfly Selfie l, can be found in Arts Alley (behind Sophie’s Gallery) and doubles as an exciting winged photo opportunity for all to enjoy. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for its third annual sing-along of the most memorable songs from Sound of Music. Email ayeung@sandiego.edu for directions to free parking. Free will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Concert repeats on Sunday, May 5 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2993 MacDonald St, Oceanside, CA 92054. For more information visit: gsdmusicoterie.org Stay Connected on Facebook

"We are hopeful this juvenile coyote will be able to recover and return to the wild soon," SDHS spokeswoman Nina Thompson said.

Saba Zavarei is a writer, researcher and artist, and the politics of body and space are at the core of her research and practice. Working across the media of text, performance and placemaking, she explores the ways in which bodies and performative interventions contribute to the production of space and the urban condition. Her forthcoming book based on her doctoral thesis, explores how Iranian women create emancipatory spaces through transgressive everyday performances. YouTube Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/iLedq9cGPHE For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu