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Join resident artist Mensah Bey, along with local artists and community leaders, at the San Diego Made Factory on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6-8 p.m. for an insightful speaker panel exploring the intersection of creativity, community, and opportunity. Amplifying Creative Communities is a platform dedicated to identifying spaces and opportunities for artists, makers, and supporters to thrive. Through this event, participants will: Discover creative spaces where they can recharge their "creative calories" Learn about the flow of arts funding in San Diego and how to align with available opportunities Gain insights into fostering collaboration and amplifying visibility within the creative economy Mensah Bey will share personal experiences and insights on the importance of operating in spaces that inspire physical and mental freedom. Together with the panelists, attendees will uncover strategies to strengthen connections between artists and resources for long-term sustainability in the arts. Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or simply curious about the creative landscape in San Diego, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and grow. RSVP: sandiegomade.org/impact Let’s work together to amplify creative communities and shape the future of art in San Diego.

On the heels of its sold-out debut, Mainly Mozart is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Culinary Concerto, the can’t-miss event of the season. Set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the stunning, state-of-the-art EVE venue in downtown San Diego, this unique evening will bring together 25 award-winning, international celebrity chefs and 25 celebrated winemakers to deliver an extraordinary four-course dining experience—all while supporting the arts in San Diego. Curated by celebrity chef and best-selling author Chef Claudia Sandoval, this year’s Culinary Concerto, promises an unparalleled fusion of gastronomy, fine wine, and live music. Each table will be transformed into a personal stage for a celebrity chef to craft an exquisite four-course dinner tableside, paired with wines meticulously selected by renowned winemakers and enologists from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles and beyond. Event Highlights: A Star-Studded Culinary Lineup: 25 internationally acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred innovators and celebrated culinary visionaries like Drew Deckman, Roberto Alcocer, and Reyna Venegas, will prepare luxurious four-course meals tableside. Exclusive Wine Pairings: Renowned winemakers from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles, including McPrice Meyers, DAOU Vineyards, and Bruma Winery, will be paired with chefs to create a harmonious collaboration at each table. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy expertly curated wine pairings with each course, as the winemakers and chefs interact directly with them, sharing insights, stories, and guiding them through a personalized culinary and vinous journey. Incredible Entertainment: The evening will feature stirring live music performances, complemented by charismatic emcee Casey Webb, host of Man vs. Food. Proceeds from Culinary Concerto will benefit Mainly Mozart’s nationally acclaimed programs, including the All-Star Orchestra Festival, the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, and cross-border initiatives supporting music education in Baja California. Visit: https://www.mainlymozart.org/culinaryconcerto2025 Mainly Mozart on Instagram and Facebook

With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool to create work made partially or entirely from thrown forms. All students will be encouraged to experiment with surface and altering techniques to transform their work from pots to functional works of art. Students will leave the class with finished work they can use at home that’s dishwasher safe! All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Visit: All Levels Wheel Throwing (6 weeks) ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego’s Filipino community. Plus, little ones can create a traditional Jeepney craft! Free with Museum admission. All adults must have a child present to attend. Visit: Stories of Us: Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center Samahan Fil-Am Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at the San Diego Museum of Art to see Society actors perform romantic selections from Shakespeare’s works. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES: • Museum Members | Free • Youth 17 & under* | Free • Current Students, with ID | Free • Military, active, retired with ID, plus one guest | Free • Seniors, 65 and older with ID | $15 • Adults | $20 San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"Bad Child" is a short documentary about the more intimate, less visible outcomes of enduring repeated childhood sexual abuse. The film focuses on one survivor's reflections while expert interviews place emphasis on the importance of parental and caregiver support. Director Nicole Mendez will discuss the film’s format and its contents, then host an interdisciplinary panel examining the impacts of sexual assault, artistic expressions of trauma, and resources available to survivors. The dialogue will present various perspectives from across campus, encouraging students to consider academic overlaps and possible opportunities for collaboration. Panelists include CSUSM faculty and staff from Student Health & Counseling Services, the Department of Psychology, the School of Arts and more. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-child-film-screening-and-panel-on-sexual-assault-tickets-1096876710769?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Manchild," the first single from Sabrina Carpenter's forthcoming album, Man's Best Friend, enters this week's Hot 100 singles chart at No. 1, making a late-breaking bid for "song of the summer" status in the process.

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Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Paul Tseng and Ching-Ming Cheng **Paul Tseng (cello) has performed in venues such as Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Cairo Royal Opera House. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s Degree from Juilliard, and a Doctorate from the Peabody Institute of Music of Johns Hopkins University specializing in Prokofiev’s cello music. Paul has served as principal cellist for various professional orchestras and holds degrees from the Juilliard School. He has taught in multiple colleges and while performing as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. As a founding member of the Logos Trio and artistic director of the San Diego Music Society, he oversees the Music by the Sea Concert Series in Encinitas, CA and the Intimate Classics Concert Series at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng (piano) professor and chair of the Music Department at CSU San Marcos, has been recognized with the Top Music Teacher Award from Steinway & Sons annually since 2016 and was inducted into their Teacher Hall of Fame in 2023. Originally from Taiwan, she began playing piano at five and has won several competitions, including a silver medal in the International Keyboard Odyssiad Piano Competition. Dr. Cheng holds degrees from National Taiwan Normal University and the University of Miami. An active performer, she has toured internationally and performed with various symphonies. She is also a dedicated faculty member, helping to expand the music department at CSUSM and establishing the first All-Steinway School in the region. Visit: Paul Tseng and Ching-Ming Cheng – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

We talk about outdoors resolutions and how to take advantage of what’s in our backyard, right here in San Diego. Then, we hear from a unique film program at Carlsbad High School followed by a preview of artistic events coming up in January.