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Escondido Bead & Design is happening June 13–15 at the California Center for the Arts! This exciting new event brings together artists, artisans, beadmakers, designers, and established bead merchants for a weekend filled with creativity, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind shopping. The show features a curated marketplace filled with handmade jewelry, artisan clothing, beads, gemstones, vintage finds, and artistic accessories. From handcrafted artwear to rare and unusual materials, visitors can explore a treasure trove of goods that set this show apart from traditional retail. A Hands-On Experience In addition to shopping, Escondido Bead & Design will offer live demonstrations and select hands-on workshops throughout the weekend—inviting attendees to explore new techniques and connect with the creative community. A Unique Shopping Destination Located in the heart of Escondido, the California Center for the Arts provides a beautiful and welcoming setting for this inspiring new event. With free parking and easy access, the venue is the perfect place to explore, shop, and discover. Event Details Location: California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Dates: June 13–15 Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday) Admission: $10 at the door | $8 advance tickets available online Be part of the first-ever Escondido Bead & Design Show — a new destination for artisans, makers, and lovers of handmade craftsmanship. For more details, exhibitor applications, and ticket information, visit beadanddesign.com. Follow us on social media for updates and highlights! Bead and Design Shows on Facebook / Instagram

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Join in the thrill of fast-paced bicycle racing by pro racers, top-level amateurs and a fun children's cycling event at the Barrio Logan Grand Prix, one of Southern California's largest cycling events. The race is open to men and women of all ages, from professional and Olympic level cyclists to first-time racers. BLGP is the proud host of the SCNCA Junior Criterium Championships! The 0.8-mile race course takes place in historic downtown Barrio Logan and will begin and end on Newton Avenue across from Perkins Elementary School. Spectators will have access to numerous views of the racers along city streets in the Barrio Logan area throughout the day. There will also be a free Kids Zone for youth participants offering free helmets and an opportunity to participate in a bicycle safety rodeo. All racers 21+ up will receive a ticket to present at Thorn Brewing Co. for a free taster at the Barrio Logan Grand Prix after-party located at 1745 National Ave. Visit: https://sdbc.org/barrio-logan

"Ostentatious Oasis" – A New Exhibition by Dave Kinsey Confronts Humanity’s Delusions of Permanence. Oolong Gallery is pleased to present Ostentatious Oasis, a solo exhibition by San Diego based painter Dave Kinsey, opening March 15th and running through April 15th. In his first solo exhibition in four years, this body of work—a continuation of Kinsey’s ongoing Existential Synthesis series—confronts humanity’s precarious relationship with nature and the self-imposed isolation that blinds us to its realities. For this exhibition, Kinsey employs disjointed marble figures as metaphors for human arrogance— symbolizing illusions of purity and permanence that fracture under the weight of our own actions. White marble, historically tied to wealth and power, becomes a symbol of hubris, crumbling in contrast to the consequences of human advancement: wars that displace, disasters that devastate, and relentless exploitation that erodes the natural world. How do we as humans coexist or even adapt within these uncanny and divergent spaces? What will become of our modern way of living that seems at odds with the natural rhythm of our planet?" the artist asks. Set within surreal, urbane environments, the figures reflect humanity’s disconnection from nature, insulated within artificial comforts that distort our perception of reality. Through deep earth tones and fluid, dreamlike compositions, Kinsey invites viewers to confront these fragile constructs and reimagine humanity’s role—not as masters of the Earth, but as beings inextricably bound to it. Influenced by a pivotal trip to Florence in 2022, Kinsey draws upon the grandeur of Renaissance sculpture while subverting its ideals through a surrealist lens. This synthesis of historical reverence and contemporary existential inquiry defines Ostentatious Oasis, bridging past and present in an urgent reflection on civilization’s fragility. Opening reception will be held on March 15th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., where the artist will be in attendance. For press inquiries, high-resolution images, or interview requests, please contact Oolong Gallery at info@oolongalery.com Exhibition Details: Title: Ostentatious Oasis Artist: Dave Kinsey Venue: Oolong Gallery 6030 La Flecha, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Dates: March 15th - April 15th, 2025 Visit: https://oolongallery.com/ Oolong on Instagram