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Join us from March 13-16 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 15 and 16! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring! It is the 20th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! Visit: www.niwa.org/cbw Japanese Friendship Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Songs of the Wayfarer is a transcreative work based upon select poems of India’s Nobel Laureate – Rabindranath Tagore. Translations from Bengali to English were created by Jayanta Acharya, original music composed by Mtafiti Imara, and dances choreographed by Anusree Bonnerjee and Cherie Hill. Each step in this collaborative process involved reflections upon the central theme: one who partakes upon a spiritual journey. It is both an ancient and modern theme found in many disciplines including literature, religion, and mythology. The continued global manifestation of the Wayfarer’s story speaks to its importance across time and diverse cultures. These Songs ask questions of what defines us as individuals and as connected humans - an important precursor to understanding our interdependency and social justice. CSUSM Arts & Lectures proudly present this performative journey as a tribute to Indrani & Jayanta Acharya; two lives devoted to sharing Tagore’s monumental works – embodying the best of what makes us human.

Opening Reception: February 1st, 2025 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The FRONT Arte y Cultura Gallery (147 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro) Free entrance --- In this exhibition, Nanzi Muro expresses gratitude for the opportunity to present their solo exhibition at The Front Gallery, marking the culmination of her journey in higher education. Reflecting on this experience, she acknowledges both the rewarding moments and the difficult challenges encountered along the way, choosing to embrace the positive aspects. She emphasize the importance of celebrating this milestone in a venue that has long served as a platform for community artists to voice their struggles. The gallery holds deep significance as a space for healing and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The artist is pleased to share her work and to contribute to a community dedicated to ongoing healing, learning, and growth as they embark on the next chapter of her life as an artivist. Visit: What of a Journal | Lleno de Resistencia Solo Exhibition by Nanzi Muro The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram and Facebook

The law aims to prevent officers fired by one department for bad behavior from later finding a job in another. So far, 20 officers from local departments have been decertified for offenses ranging from sexual misconduct to domestic violence to dishonesty.

For years, California refused to create a Western mega energy market over concerns about fossil fuels and union jobs. But now, the idea is closer than ever.

Art has the unique ability to reflect culture and offer us a mirror through which we can see ourselves in new and revealing ways. This program will feature selections chosen by choir members that resonate with their personal identities or cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it will highlight the talents of several conductors from within San Diego’s premiere professional choir. Visit https://www.sacraprofana.org/ SACRA/PROFANA on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the reception for Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance. Mix and mingle with the attending artists throughout the evening. Reflecting examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the Garden of Remembrance (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories, lived experiences, and painful memories resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/6428f66a-895e-4235-a293-d2bffab61aac/instances/2025-02-06T20:00 Ruth Asawa on Instagram and Facebook

El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos identificó el martes a unas tres docenas de estados, ciudades y condados como jurisdicciones santuario, dos meses después de que el gobierno federal eliminara discretamente una lista mucho más larga que incluía una gran cantidad de localidades que apoyan las estrictas políticas de inmigración del gobierno del presidente Donald Trump.

Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Friday Writers I is a read-and-critique group for all levels. This group will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your poetry writing endeavors. The class begins with a close read of two to three poems written by contemporary poets, followed by a few minutes of writing from a prompt. Following the free-write, we will read and critique each other's work. Class meets Fridays from 12–2 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

There's a fresh push to edit the genes of human embryos to prevent diseases and enhance characteristics that parents value. Bioethicists say just because it's possible doesn't mean it should be done.