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Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th will partner with the San Diego Visual Arts community to host a charitable art show and exhibition to provide aid to Ukraine. The event will feature 60 plus large and mid-sized original works of art by local artists, all created in the theme or colors of Ukraine’s national flag, flower or landmarks. Artists participating in the show will choose to contribute 30% or more of their proceeds. In addition, the Gallery’s fifteen associated professional artists will donate a collection of 200 miniature works of art all affordably priced at 45 dollars. One hundred percent of the Sunflower Collection proceeds raised will be donated to The Red Cross. The opening reception will be held Saturday, April 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ashton Gallery the exhibit will be available for the public to enjoy Monday to Saturday through Friday, June 3. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit sdvisualarts.net/sdvan_new or call the venue at (619) 894-9009.

From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in a new book.

Maxable, a team of San Diego-based Accessory Dwelling Unit experts, is set to host California’s first ever citywide ADU Tour and Expo on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 & 12 in San Diego. The two-day event will feature an Expo with speaker presentations on Saturday June 11 from 9-2 p.m. at Marston Middle School (3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego 92117), and a citywide tour of ADUs throughout San Diego on Sunday, June 12 from 10-2 p.m. For Saturday’s expo, Maxable is bringing in a host of knowledgeable professionals in the ADU space to educate attendees on the latest regulations, budgets, planning, timelines and more. A number of licensed general contractors, architects, lenders and city officials will be on hand as well to answer questions. They include Michael Prinz, Program Manager at the City of San Diego; Jared Basler, known as “The Godfather of Granny Flats;” Seth Voiron, Founder & CEO of Design Appruv; Caitlin Bigelow, Founder & CEO of Maxable; Luca Brammer, Co-Founder of Proteus Homes, and Meredith Stowers of Cross Country Mortgage. Tickets for the Expo and ADU Tour start at $30. Maxable is on Facebook

Advancements in AI technology are allowing for a total re-imagining of how education is delivered en masse to students throughout the world. AI can help in every stage of the educational experience, from providing assistance to teachers in the classroom, to crafting precise and actionable feedback for students to optimize their experience, and everything in between. Join the industry’s tech leaders to discuss the state of AI in education today and how the cutting edge technology is shaping the field into the future. Moderator: Richard Culatta — CEO, ISTE Panelists: • Nicolas Avila — Chief Technology Officer for North America, Globant • Annie Chechitelli — Chief Product Officer, Turnitin • Satya Nitta — CEO and Co-founder, Merlyn Mind • Lukman Ramsey — Global Solution Manager for Public Sector, Google • Ash Siebecker — Chief Technology Officer, Ascend Learning Date | Tuesday, April 5 from 10:10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Location | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Register here! This event is free but prior registration is required. For more information, please visit asugsvsummit.com/sessions/tech-leaders-on-the-state-of-ai-in-education.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent ripples beyond the immediate conflict zone, breaking supply chains and creating food shortages as two of the world's biggest food exporters went to war.

The Peacock competition series combines a solid cast, the perfect host, an entertaining atmosphere and a nice, juicy game design. And it all adds up to a highly binge-able show.

White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race-neutral approach.

North and South Korea have reopened a hotline that was closed for nearly 14 months. "We hope that inter-Korean communications are never again suspended," a South Korean official said.

Owning a home is a part of the American dream. It's also the key to building intergenerational wealth. But Black Americans continue to face discrimination in housing, including through higher costs.

We all need it. To slow down, sit down, and let our thoughts meet the page. “Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection” is Brene Brown’s newest–and an amazing–resource in which she puts words to eighty-seven emotions and human experiences. Each session, in community, we will work through a few in the book by using timed writing prompts based on each. Sharing is optional. If you’re looking for a bit of “spiritual chiropractic” (as Julia Cameron says), here’s your place for alignment. Date | Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Members: $10 Nonmembers: $15 Please note: Though purchasing “Atlas of the Heart” is highly recommended, it is not required to participate. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/2022-atlas-of-the-heart-generative-writing-session-kristen-fogle or call (619) 696-0363.