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Mary Mattingly is an interdisciplinary artist who cares deeply about water and believes in the power of public art. Mattingly founded "Swale", an edible landscape on a public barge in New York City. Recent public art projects include "Limnal Lacrimosa" in Glacier National Park in Montana; "Public Water" with +More Art in New York; "Vanishing Point" with Metal Southend and "Focal Point Gallery" in the UK. Mattingly has exhibited sculpture and photography at the Cuenca, Istanbul, and Havana Biennials; Storm King Art Center in New York; the International Center of Photography in New York; the Seoul Art Center; the Brooklyn Museum in New York; and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. She has received grants from the James L. Knight Foundation, the Harpo Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, and the Art Matters Foundation, among others. Her work has been featured in Aperture, Art in America, Sculpture, The New York Times, Le Monde, and on Art21, and included in such publications as Nature – part of the Whitechapel/MIT Press Documents of Contemporary Art series– and Henry Sayre’s A World of Art (8th edition), published by Pearson Education, Inc. In 2022, a monograph of her work, What Happens After, was published by the Anchorage Museum and Hirmer Verlag. Co-sponsored by the Nature, Space and Politics working group of the UCSD International Institute, this lecture is introduced and moderated by Dr. Pinar Yoldas, an infradisciplinary designer/artist/researcher and Associate Professor and head of the Speculative Design Area in the Department of Visual Arts. Respondents: Joe Riley and Sarah Rose of the PhD Program in Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice. Mary Mattingly on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an afternoon of poetry and conversation. Kabir Helminski, the renowned scholar and translator of Rumi, will share some of his favorite poems by the beloved 13th century mystic whose poems are appreciated around the world, and who became known in the West as “America's best-selling poet.” Helminski, the featured author of this event in celebration of National Poetry Month, will also discuss Rumi’s works and the art of translation with Shadab Zeest Hashmi and San Diego State University graduate students Sam Yaziji and Rema Shbaita. This event is FREE! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/rumipoetrymonth

When his son began kindergarten this week, educator James Kassaga Arinaitwe flashed back to his own initiation into school, growing up in Uganda under far humbler circumstances.

Get your kids classroom-ready with a fresh new look – for free! Barber Refinery in San Marcos is giving back to the community by offering free haircuts for all children from Tuesday, August 12 through Friday, August 15, 2025. No appointments are needed – just walk in! Owner Wylie and his skilled team are passionate about supporting local families and helping students start the school year feeling confident. This special event is a way to ease the back-to-school costs for parents while making sure every child looks and feels their best on the first day. Visit: https://barberrefinery.com/

Live for one night only in San Diego - Jessica Michelle Singleton Raw, absurd and fast-paced, Jessica Michelle Singleton (JMS) is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known by fans for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, often dark and dirty performances. Her work has been featured on Peacock's "Don't Tell Comedy" and she is the breakout star of Iliza's "Locals" on Hulu. She just released her first hour comedy special, "Hi Y'all!" exclusively on Punchup.live, has two #1 comedy albums, and was a writer for the "Roast of Whitney Cummings." She's the host of the hilarious podcast "Hey Idiots!" and a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store (as seen on the Showtime series of the same name). She has performed to sold out crowds on 4 continents. She has been a guest on "Kill Tony," "Where My Mom's At?" with Christina P, Bert Kreischer's "Bertcast" and "Gettin' Better with Ron Funches". She also toured with/wrote for Melissa Villasenor of Saturday Night Live and has opened for Theo, Bert, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir. She has also released multiple charting country songs because she's an extremely versatile piece of trash. Showtime: Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) & 10 p.m. (line starts @ 9:15 p.m.)! Featuring JT Tomlinson from TikTok, Instagram, & More! Admission: Only $20 + $4 service fee per ticket! The greatest deal in comedy club history! Jessica Michelle Singleton on Facebook / Instagram

Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.

Learn how to make cultured milk products through fermentation, and celebrate summer by indulging in cultured ice cream*! The experience includes: - Introduction to food fermentation and its many health benefits - Demonstration of kefir (dairy and tibicos or water kefir) - Flight of cultured ice cream flavors (dairy and vegan) Includes a take-home milk kefir culture *Dairy flavors based on milk kefir (pasture-raised dairy); vegan flavors are coconut-based and cultured with water kefir Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

When it comes to breaking into the industry, understanding what a casting director (CD) looks for in a headshot and resume is crucial. It’s equally important to familiarize yourself with the best practices for finding and approaching auditions, as well as the nuances between agents and managers—do you need both, or just one? Knowing the differences can significantly shape your path. Additionally, mastering the self-submission process involves being aware of do's and don'ts, along with grasping what a CD expects from your audition, whether it's live or self-submitted. After you've submitted your audition, knowing the next steps can be a game-changer, all while keeping in mind the broader business aspects of the entertainment industry. Instructor’s Bio: D. Candis Paule, CSA, is the owner of Candis Casting. Since 2003, she has been the premier San Diego casting director and has cast over 300 commercials and 400 episodes of TV. Along with many telenovellas for Fox’s My Network, she has been the primary or local casting director on a wide variety of pilots and features and has worked on print jobs, voice-over projects, and industrials. Ms. Paule currently sits on three non-profit boards and is also an Intimacy Coordinator, an award-winning actor, and a private coach.

Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late-night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself.

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction.