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The alleged assassination attempt of a Sikh activist in the U.S. is part of a broader trend around the world in which foreign governments seek to silence critics overseas.

MASH UP: A Creative Industry Symposium. One Part arts conference. One Part creative industry mash up. Produced by Vanguard Culture, in partnership with HOME: World Design Capital 2024 San Diego is on the verge of an arts renaissance unlike anything we’ve seen. With a recent designation as World Design Capital 2024, the San Diego / Tijuana region in particular is poised to showcase our creative industry workforce to a world audience in 2024. How can the visual, performing, and culinary arts fit into the fold of design thinking and design forward meaning-making through our varied industry lenses? Join business and industry leaders from film, theatre, music, dance, opera, spoken word, and more for a 2-day experiential conference that challenges creative professionals to consider their collective power to change the future of our creative sector. Participate in panel discussions, workshops, quality networking opportunities, and one-on-one coaching with creative leaders from a variety of industries. Explore emerging trends in social justice, technology, and nonprofit management that are impacting how arts & culture patrons respond to our work. Lean into the future of creative resource sharing, mutual support initiatives, and design-forward thinking through these one-of-a-kind workshops designed to bring our creative workforce together. When | September 22 - in-person & September 23 - virtual Detailed Schedule: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 - 9am-3pm in-person sessions. - 12pm: Creative Industry MASHUP. Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Add your thoughts to our interactive wall and join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special. (Food available for purchase). Friday, September 23, 2022 - 9am-3pm virtual sessions - 12pm: Virtual Creative Industry MASHUP . Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special. Where | The Soap Factory For more information about the event and tickets, please visit here! - Ticket prices ranging from $15-$50 Socials: Vanguard Culture: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats.

Clearity, a San Diego-based national ovarian cancer nonprofit organization, announces its kick-off to their annual Teal Revolution Celebratory Walk and Fundraiser. In conjunction with Liberty Station’s monthly “First Friday” event, Clearity will host a launch event featuring an Art Area, hosted by Bilingual Kids and the work of special guest artist and 14-year ovarian cancer survivor Annette Bennington McElhiney of La Jolla. Date | Friday, May 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. World Ovarian Cancer Day is Sunday, May 8, which is also Mother’s Day. Location | Liberty Station, Barracks 16 2730 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106 Event will be on the west facing side of the building, located through the plaza between Barracks 17 (2710 Historic Decatur) and Barracks 16 (2730 Historic Decatur). The May 6 kick-off event will serve to build excitement and encourage participation in Clearity’s upcoming Teal Revolution Celebratory Walk, also in Liberty Station, on May 22. Clearity’s mission is to support women and families for life with ovarian cancer. Their individualized ovarian cancer education and counseling is delivered by experts to participants nationwide. All Clearity programs are offered free of charge, thanks to the generosity of many San Diego-based supporters, including the County of San Diego, The Conrad Prebys Foundation and countless individuals. Founded in 2008, Clearity improves the survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer, empowering them and their families with science-based information and hope throughout the journey. Clearity believes all women should have access to the most advanced support, personalized for them. Clearity Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the organizers: Xiuhpoualli: 52 Years of Sueños will close out the Centro’s year-long 50th celebration with a Facebook live stream in person Panel Discussion with one of its founding members, Yermo Aranda, 2021 Santa Cruz Artist of the year. Moderated by Profesora Alessandra Moctezuma @almagratia of the Centro Community Advisory Committee. Featuring guest panelists: Josephine “Josie” Talamantes of the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center and David Avalos, Maestro, Artist & previous Centro Artistic Director. Yermo planted the seeds which he continues to nurture into the florecimiento of our cultura, through murals in our communities. Approaching the completion of his 94th mural, we invite you to share in the discussion and celebrate this historic exhibit embodying Aranda’s perspectives of community involvement through art. This event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to meet the artist at the closing reception and enjoy light refreshments with music. The event will also feature the San Diego Premier of the short documentary by Gabriel Medina and Marcus Cisneros, of Calavera Media “Painter of Dreams”. Free to attend, register here to hold your seat!

A federal appeals court struck down a state law prohibiting the sale of semi-automatic rifles to people under the age of 21. The law passed shortly after the 2019 Poway Synagogue shooting. Then, a national baby formula shortage is a serious issue for some San Diego families. And, two more journalists were killed in Mexico this week bringing the total deaths to 11 this year. The murders are rarely solved and investigations often lack transparency. Next, May is mental health awareness month. UC San Diego professor emeritus Andrew Scull has a new book coming out on the subject. He says the U.S. has largely failed in treating mental illness throughout its history, calling it “a riddle we must continue to strive to solve.” Finally, the San Diego Italian Film Festival will celebrate the life of its late founder Victor Laruccia with a screening of the Italian film “Loose Cannons” at the Museum of Photographic Arts on Friday.

America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning murder mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show. For more information visit: thedinnerdetective.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This weekend in the arts: a solo show by Andrés Hernández at Hill Street Country Club, the 14th annual soundON new music festival, 'Nature's Abundance' at Mission Trails, 'Stained Glass Enters the Stream' at Swish, a new Hershey Felder film and Le Salon de Musiques.

Inland San Diego County was expected to have the hottest weather of the season Friday through Monday, with sea breezes and marine clouds keeping coastal areas relatively cool.

Premieres Thursdays, Oct. 13 - 27, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Mondays, Oct. 17 - 31 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS Video App. This week: Three short films from San Diego explore the challenges and nuances of identity and representation. Hear from a filmmaker with disabilities working to expand inclusion and representation; delve into the challenges of a young artist as she explores her own self identification; and learn the fascinating story of a Holocaust survivor.