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About this Program The attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 opened a new chapter in the turbulence history of the post-Ottoman Levant. A low-grade war between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel begun on Oct. 8, 2023 exploded in September 2024 with devastating effect on both Hezbollah and the Lebanese population and infrastructure. Shifting power balances in the Levant and beyond contributed to the unexpectedly sudden collapse of the seeming impregnable Assad regime after 14 years of civil war. To understand the outlines of any potential emerging orders in Syria and Lebanon it is crucial to understand the history and forces driving today’s fragmented, yet interrelated Levant. Michael Provence, a specialist in modern middle eastern history, will present via Zoom the broad historical context in which recent developments in Syria & Lebanon have occurred. He will discuss the late Ottoman period, the colonial & post-colonial periods in the Levant, the emergence of Israel, the rise of Assad, the fall of Lebanon into civil war, and the emergence of Hezbollah - including its role as a proxy/client of Iran. A Q&A session will follow his presentation. Free to members & the public, available via Zoom. Pre-registration required. About Michael Provence Michael Provence teaches modern Middle East history, focusing on the 20th-century Arab East. He received a B.A in History from U.C. Berkeley in 1994 and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 2001. During 2017-2018 he was Chercheur Résident (Research Fellow in Residence), Institut d’Etudes Avancées de Nantes, France. In 2010-11 and 2014, Provence was an Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin, Germany. In 2024-25, he is a visiting professor at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He is the author of two books and many articles. The books are "The Great Syrian Revolt and the Rise of Arab Nationalism" (2005) and "The Last Ottoman Generation and the Making of the Modern Middle East" (2017). Both available in Arabic and Turkish. Provence lived and studied over the course of many years in several Middle Eastern countries, particularly Syria and Lebanon, between 1998 and 2006. He returns as often as possible.

Aaron Nabus achieves his dream, creating an event to celebrate, support, and empower San Diego’s Filipino American creative community.

From the organizers: Celebrate the distinctive and colorful traditions of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead at The Old Globe! A festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring live music performances, a new coLAB play in collaboration with our community of Casa Familiar, arts and crafts for kids, a puppet show, workshops, and more. Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. This free, family-friendly event is a festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring Aztec dance performances by Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt, live music performances by Zhiely Monraz and guitarist Ricardo Arredondo, a puppet play by Gastón Morineau and Veronica Burgess, and our new CoLAB play written by Crystal Mercado and members of our community partners at Casa Familiar, directed by our very own Valeria Vega. We will also have a puppet parade and drum workshop led by The San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Drummers Without Borders, and the talented visual artist Natalie Gonzalez presenting her original art piece titled “Ojos de Dios” (Huichol “God’s Eyes”), will also lead a workshop for audience members to create their own piece to take home. Enjoy other amazing crafts, a guest food truck, and beverages at Lady Carolyn’s Pub. See you there! Hosted by Markuz Rodríguez and Laura Jiménez, and produced by Family and Cross-Cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega. This event is free and open to all who want to attend. This is an all-ages event. The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook

Sandra Cisneros will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems Sandra Cisneros is a Latina American short-story writer and poet regarded as a key figure in Chicano literature. Cisneros is best known for her first novel, "The House on Mango Street," and her subsequent short story collection, "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories." Her most recent books are "Martita, I Remember You: A Story in English and Spanish" and "Mujer sin vergüenza." Cisneros is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, the USA Literary Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and more. She established the Macondo Writers Workshop, which provides socially conscious workshops for writers, and she founded the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation, which awards talented writers connected to Texas. Included in the ticket is live music from Shhhhh to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. More info about Shhhhh at www.shhhhhtheband.com. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Jesmyn Ward and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday.

Visions Museum of Textile Art is hosting their 25th international juried art quilt exhibit, "Quilt Visions 2024." Discover innovative textile art that explores form, craftsmanship, and surface design techniques from 28 artists. This exhibit is on display from Oct. 19 to Dec. 28, 2024 at Visions Museum of Textile Art: 2825 Dewey Rd. Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92106. Visions Museum of Textile Art is free and open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accessible parking is available in front of our building, with a ramp entrance to the left of our main door. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

Come Play in Clay! Join us for a Wildcrafting Earthenware Pottery 2-Day Intensive! Get ready to get your hands dirty and create something beautiful. Two dates to choose from: October 26 & 27 OR November 16 & 17 Schedule: First day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) & Second day (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Learn the ancient art of harvesting wild clay, building, painting, and firing your own earthenware pot. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! For more details, scan the QR code below or click the link: [https://form.jotform.com/241257614321045] Let’s make art together! #PotteryWorkshop #Wildcrafting #Earthenware #CreativeFun #HandmadeArt

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For most of the '00s, Panda Bear helped define the sound of youthful, ramshackle indie rock. On Noah Lennox's eighth album, Sinister Grift, the artist focuses on the shifting relationships and faltering memories of midlife, with a fleshed out band behind him.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to announce the International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego one day only Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. A Registered Educational Charity, the International Guild of Knot Tyers was founded, with twenty-five members, in April 1982, as an association of folks with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. In succeeding years, the Guild has grown beyond all expectations and now has over one thousand members worldwide. According to Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, “We are excited to share with our community the enormous talent of this special group of artisans enthusiastic about their knot-related work and eager to teach visitors the art of ropemaking and knot tying.” The purpose of IGKT NA is to promote the art, craft, and science of knotting, its study and practice, and to facilitate communications among all North American members and between the IGKT-NA and IGKT. For one day only, Maritime Museum of San Diego visitors and members can view IGKT NA members’ work, meet the artisans, learn the art of ropemaking, witness knot tying demonstrations and more. This unique opportunity to free with purchase of general admission. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram